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More Thoughts on Invisible Illnesses

Living with an invisible illness can be a struggle. But you don’t have to suffer in silence! Here are some things experts suggest to help make life with an invisible illness a little easier. Find a support group for people with your condition — either online or in your area. Spending time with people who understand your condition can really make a difference. This is a good place to share coping techniques and life experiences. Be educated. Learn about your condition and keep up to date on studies and research. Encourage friends and loved ones to learn about the disease, … Continue reading →

Living With an Invisible Illness

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There are many different invisible illnesses out there — diseases that don’t necessarily come with an outward sign that says “hey, I’m sick” to the world. For some people with an invisible illness, the hardest part is friends and family members who say things like “But you don’t look sick!” or “You look fine!” or “Tough it out!” It can lead to feelings of anger or isolation or both — and more. It may be hard to convince friends and family that while you may LOOK fine, you don’t feel fine. For some people with an invisible illness, the hardest … Continue reading →

What Are Invisible Illnesses?

“But you don’t look/act sick.” Have you heard these words or said them to a friend? Visible illnesses and conditions are easy to spot because the person may use a device like crutches or braces to assist in movement. They may limp, have an unusual posture, or make expressions of pain (physically or vocally) when they move. An invisible illness comes with few (if any) outward signs most (if not all) of the time. Some examples of invisible illness include: Asthma Depression Chronic pain Fibromyalgia Heart disease Diabetes Seizure disorders Osteoporosis Many people think of illness in terms of short-term … Continue reading →