My Top 10 Favorite SubstitutesHidradenitis suppurativa can be caused by many different things. Some people might flare from stress, anxiety, depression, or a hormonal imbalance, while...reactionscomments
Swimming Time BluesI’ve got a couple of things that make me really want to jump in a pool. One of my comorbidities to hidradenitis...reactionscomments
Therapy and Chronic IllnessYou either hate or love therapy. Some days, it’s both. I have been in therapy off and on for 9 years, and...reactions1comment
Working A Warehouse Job With HS (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Deciding to talk to my supervisor about my HS symptoms...reactionscomments
Working A Warehouse Job With HS (Part 1)I remember the first time my supervisor asked me why I always walked funny. It wasn’t in a disrespectful way or anything...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Can Be Caused By More Than Just DietI’m frustrated. I’m angry. I’m thoroughly annoyed. I don’t know how many times this needs to be said, but let me shout...reactions8comments
Is Laughter The Best Medicine Or Is It Just An Old Cliché?One of my most favorite morning regimes is to head out for a run in the park. As I inhale the crisp...reactionscomments
Tools for Mental Health Treatment (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! I previously shared how taking breaks and swimming are two...reactionscomments
Pain Is Not Normal: HS and Mental Health (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! The following weeks felt very different. I noticed that I...reactionscomments
Medication Dead End: What Do I Do Now?I’m standing in the checkout and I’m loaded up with the usual: self-adhesive gauze pads, additional gauze pads, foam tape, 3 bottles...reactionscomments
Tools for Mental Health TreatmentRecently I wrote about seeking therapy for my mental health and hidradenitis suppurativa by finding a therapist who has a clinical specialty...reactions2comments
Getting To Know HS: A Beginner’s Guide Helping Someone With HS (Part 5)In the final video of this series, I discuss the importance of support and patience when it comes to walking along side...reactionscomments
How HS Helped Me Take Control Of My Mental HealthDepression and anxiety are like the sisters I never asked for. They linger around and ask me how I'm doing just to...reactions2comments
HS and STIs: Dealing with StigmaContent warning: This article includes mentions sexual assault. When I was around 13 years old, I was the victim of an attempted...reactionscomments
Chronic Disease and Mental HealthChronic diseases can be challenging to manage and can take a toll on our mental health. Hidradenitis suppurativa is well documented to...reactionscomments
You Have A Chronic Illness? In This Economy?Having hidradenitis suppurativa is never a walk in the park. A lot of the time, I probably wouldn’t even be able to...reactionscomments
Healing Through Breath and MeditationA lot has been written and said about the benefits of meditation. It could help relieve stress, reduce anxiety, improve concentration, foster...reactionscomments
If I Avoid It, It Will Go Away, Right?Despite all of the articles I've written, the videos I've recorded, and the campaigns I've been a part of to bring awareness...reactionscomments
Pain Is Not Normal: HS & Mental Health (Part 1)Oh, college... You hear it being said all the time: college is the best four years of your life. And don’t get...reactions1comment
Please Don’t Be Ashamed Of Your BodySummer is officially here! Woo hoo for no school and longer days, but summer also means more heat and less clothes. It...reactionscomments
