Spring Break: Chronic Illness Edition
While all my fellow AU Wonks were on their spring break vacations, I was in Ohio spending quality time with my many doctors for my chronic illnesses.
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The Pros and Cons of Being a Disabled College Student
Oooh, disabled. Disability. A dirty, forbidden word in so many of your minds. I can imagine how quickly most people are exiting out of this...
What are People with Cystic Fibrosis are Saying about 5 Feet Apart?
When I first heard about 5 Feet Apart , I was terrified that I’d just be watching another version of The Fault in Our Stars romanticizing...
4 Effective Ways to Deal With Chronic Illness as a College Student
Find out how to put your health first when dealing with the stresses of college life.
Surviving College with a Chronic Condition
Living with a chronic health condition can turn everyday life into a 24-hour obstacle course. Activities which may seem mundane can require...
I’m (heavily) medicated, but still (a better version of) myself
In a day, I take six prescriptions, totaling 17 pills, and five supplements and vitamins. I am the definition of heavily medicated,...
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The American Healthcare System Dictates the Lives of the Chronically Ill
I'm not alone in having my chain jerked back and forth because of the American healthcare system. I'm not alone in having the "health...
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One in a Million: Emily Elder '21
So, I’m not exactly a genius with math or statistics, but I can tell you that our fellow Siena classmate is truly one in a million...
My Discovery of Self-Inspiration While Dealing With Chronic Illness
For so long I have been focused on what I believed it meant to be to be inspiring. Even as I was living through hell, I attempted to remain...
How to Support a Friend Struggling with Chronic Illness
A chronic illness is a disease that lasts three months or more. Under this umbrella there are many illnesses including mental and...
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming to College with a Chronic Illness
For anyone out there who has a chronic illness, we all know how much of a pain in the ass it can be. Whether it’s diabetes, cystic fibrosis...
Dating Someone with a Complex Chronic Illness and Why It’s Actually the Best Decision I’ve Ever Made
Well, maybe not the best decision I’ve ever made, but definitely pretty high up there (sorry Dylan!).
The Worst Things About Having a Chronic Illness in College
Living with a chronic disease is tough, but dealing with it in college can produced more challenges.
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How To Manage A Chronic Illness in College
College and chronic illnesses are stressful enough by themselves – dealing with both at the same time sounds incredibly overwhelming!...
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Life with Crohn’s Disease: My Story
When I was 14 years old, my world was turned upside down. I was sitting in the doctor’s office, barely able to explain my symptoms without...
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A Cyborg Biography
Type one diabetes is 99% horrible.
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Living With A Chronic Illness: My Story
Every morning, I wake up, same as everyone else. I shower, pick out my outfit, put makeup on, and start preparing for the long day ahead...
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My Problem with #BellLetsTalk
Last week, if you are a frequent social media user, you may have noticed that a lot of the cyber conversation revolved around mental health...
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Fighting Everyday Ableism: Getting the Sign at the Sports Park Removed!
“There is no shortcut to success. You have to take the stairs.” At first glance, it appears there is nothing wrong with this statement...
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Consequences of Chronic Illness
Each day I spend at college is one in which my mind is obsessed with worry. Each day I spend away from home is one in which I imagine the...
