The Day I Found Out I Had Bipolar Disorder
I can tell you my age, year, and place when I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. 26 years old; in 2003, I was committed to a psychiatric hospital ....
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I used to know pressured speech from the outside. When I worked as a therapist, it was something I knew to listen for when a client talked. I would listen for the telltale signs ....
The Symptom-Searching Rabbit Hole: When Google and AI Help, and When They Don’t
I have a slightly complicated relationship with researching my health online. On one hand, it has helped me understand myasthenia gravis (MG) ...
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Cold and flu season is upon us again, and this year is a doozy. In addition to the flu vaccine, supporting your gut health with good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can help protect you against viruses ...
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You’ve likely heard about inflammation as it relates to chronic disease, but in dermatology, there’s another form that’s quietly gaining attention: inflammaging ....