What Being Open About My Diagnosis Has Taught Me (Part 3)In the third video, we dive into how opening up about my diagnosis has helped me grow in confidence. Prior to growing in my confidence, I felt like I was... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 recently, I found that therapy can be a... By Isela Nataly2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 terrified me to no end. Don’t get me... By Shatece Haynes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Being Open About My Diagnosis Has Taught Me (Part 2)In the second video of the series, I discuss how being transparent about my hidradenitis suppurativa diagnosis has helped others. Once I stared to open up, I found that my... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, but I definitely remember feeling a little self-conscious... By Shatece Haynes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Being Open About My Diagnosis Has Taught Me (Part 1)Along my HS journey, I have learned many things. In this series, I decided to discuss the top five things being open about my diagnosis has taught me. Being open... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Effortless and No Guilt BBQ ChickenThis recipe is super easy to make and also gluten free, sugar free, and low carb! I make it twice a week, sometimes even more! It goes great with cauliflower... By Selina FerragamoBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 it out loud for the people in the... By Selina Ferragamo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
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 warm air and watch the freshly cut green... By Mandira Harinath3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living A Full Life Despite Your DiagnosisIn this video, I share my journey with hidradenitis suppurativa, and how I have navigated living a full life despite my HS diagnosis. This hasn’t been easy, but I have... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 strategies I use to treat my mental health... By Kathryn Shusta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 was more present in class because I wasn’t... By Shatece Haynes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Wish People Knew About HSIn this video, I’m sharing what I wish people knew about hidradenitis suppurativa. I wish people knew how complex HS really is. Oftentimes, people ask questions about the disease that... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 of peroxide, one bottle of rubbing alcohol. Is... By Chelsea Freund4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Products I Use To Help Manage My HS (Part 1)Hello beautiful people, in this two-part video series, I speak about some of my favorite products I use daily to help manage my hidradenitis suppurativa. Thanks for watching. Stay strong... By Joey Torre1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 in chronic diseases. Therapy is one of the... By Kathryn Shusta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 HS Warriors. I describe how the support of... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Kokum JuiceKokum is a summer fruit that has a sharp tangy taste to it. Once it is ripe and dried, it is used as a souring agent in various traditional preparations... By Meera ThirthaBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 drag me into their lair of despair and... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Garlicky Spinach Dip (Non-Dairy)Here’s a recipe for an hidradenitis suppurativa modified version of an all-time favorite for get-togethers. This garlicky, non-dairy spinach dip will instantly become a hit when served as an appetizer... By Joey TorreBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments