This New Year I’m Focusing on My Mental Health, Not My EndometriosisSeven years ago I got my endometriosis diagnosis. “Not the worse kind, but not the easiest” the doctor said. It would take...reactionscomments
How to Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed When Managing EndometriosisSomething that I notice with clients (and myself) is that when we get started, we want to do everything all at once...reactionscomments
Paying the Disability TaxPeople with endometriosis pay more for essentials than people without it. Exhibit A: Many of us are paying period tax (menstrual products...reactions2comments
All the Health Professionals Who Treat My Endometriosis SymptomsDoctors usually lump endometriosis in with other reproductive disorders. But endo is an inflammatory condition affecting much more than my pelvis. That's...reactions1comment
Adding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to My Health IssuesAs I leave the endocrinologist’s office, I feel frustrated. I have been living with endometriosis since I was 14 years old. That...reactions11comments
If I Can Get Through the Bleakest of Times, So Can YouLife with a chronic illness can be tough on the body, but I believe it is especially hard on our mental health...reactions7comments
Traveling With Endo, Dysautonomia, and MCASFor the past six months, I have been traveling. A follow-up doctor's appointment in the first few weeks confirmed I have dysautonomia...reactions1comment
Lighten the Load With Chronic PainPain is exhausting. It’s exhausting physically, mentally, and emotionally. Yet here we are, living with chronic pain. We still want to enjoy...reactionscomments
You Never Know What’s Happening When You’re Only Seeing the Highlight ReelFirst comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage. Babies, babies, babies. The American dream to some...reactions1comment
How to Stay Well HydratedI’ve struggled for years with being able to stay hydrated. Now that I’m back in Colorado with the higher elevation and dryer...reactionscomments
Unhelpful Behaviors to Avoid When Supporting Your Loved OneSupporting a loved one through a chronic condition such as endometriosis can be a wonderful help to that person. Having someone to...reactions1comment
Managing Travel When Bleeding Non-stopRecently I have been experiencing a bleeding episode on its fourteenth day. While this is nothing new, I am exhausted and will...reactions3comments
An Ode to My Body's Resilience When I was eleven years old, I sat on my bed, hugging my stomach and hoping my period cramps would disappear. I...reactions1comment
Grounding Meditation for Stress Relief and CenteringOne thing that has consistently helped me manage my stress, and sometimes my chronic pain, is meditation and energy work. I’ve been...reactionscomments
When Should I Worry About a Change in Endometriosis Symptoms?Editor's Note: Please see a health professional if you are worried about any changes or new symptoms you may be experiencing. The...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Hurricane During an Endo FlareOn a day in early November, I watched out my window as the sky darkened and the wind battered the trees. Hurricane...reactionscomments
Endo-Friendly Recipe Substitutes for Cooking With Your PartnerIn another article, I wrote about where to find endo-friendly recipes when venturing into the world of the endo diet with your...reactions1comment
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
Pregnant After Being Told You Couldn’t Have ChildrenShe was told in her early teenage years that she wouldn’t be able to have children. The OB/GYN wanted to “set proper...reactions2comments
Finding a New Care Team or ProviderWe are all hopeful it never happens: finding a new care team. But inevitably, at some point during our lives, we will...reactions4comments
