Autoimmune Disease on The Mighty

16/12/2022

"Taking a break did not mean I was weak."

15/12/2022

"Self-care is a tool in the toolbox I use to maintain my health. It's the thread that stitches me back together after a difficult day. It's the polish that coats the scratches and scars I carry with me and it's a garnish that makes me shiny and brand new, after I've been feeling worn and rugged all week."

"Self-care is a tool in the toolbox I use to maintain my health. It's the thread that stitches me back together after a difficult day. It's the polish that coats the scratches and scars I carry with me and it's a garnish that makes me shiny and brand new, after I've been feeling worn and rugged all....

15/12/2022

"I am in pain every day, and I will be for the rest of my life. I want to tell you what that means."

14/12/2022

"We go to bed each night wondering if we experienced a last today."

"We go to bed each night wondering if we experienced a last today."

14/12/2022

"Some mornings I am worn out by the time I am ready to head out the door."

14/12/2022

"I've found refuge here."

13/12/2022

"Discomfort doesn't have to build walls between people."

13/12/2022

"My peace of mind would eventually erode."

12/12/2022

"Let them p**p in peace."

12/12/2022

Check out these 5 helpful questions to ask your doctor to make the most out of your rheumatology visit.

12/12/2022

Make your own list of 10 things that you are proud to identify with that aren’t IBD-related. Ready … set … go!

11/12/2022

To all the people hosting a party, gathering, dinner, social hour – whatever – that includes people living with UC … please stop altering your food plans on my behalf.

11/12/2022

"I cannot remember what a day without pain feels like."

10/12/2022

"Such a situation can be hard for any person to digest. No pun intended."

10/12/2022

"I wake up hopeful for each new day again."

09/12/2022

Psoriatic arthrtitis (PsA) is a form of arthritis that is less known. Learn about what it's like living with PsA from an interview with Mighty contributor Marie.

09/12/2022

"At first I thought I'd never get to go to a festival again."

09/12/2022

"I now see you as a potential villain in my fight for my health and my life when I need you as an ally."

08/12/2022

"I want to keep moving forward with the momentum I’ve worked so hard to create while living with an incurable condition."

08/12/2022

"I am angry about all the endless ways I have adapted my life to fit my illnesses – only to still live with daily pain."

08/12/2022

"As our parents, sisters, pastors, friends and employers, I implore you to seize this opportunity."

07/12/2022

"How can our kids get access to meaningful information about higher education when travel isn’t always feasible?"

07/12/2022

The busy holiday season can come with added pressure to go to all the things, and it's OK to skip it all to preserve energy.

07/12/2022

"Doing one small thing for yourself every day can make a world of difference."

06/12/2022

The busy holiday season can come with added pressure to go to all the things, and it's OK to skip it all to preserve energy.

You'll find a community that has your back on The Mighty, no matter what health situation you're going through. We talk about what health is really like — mental health, chronic illness, disability, rare disease, cancer, and much more.

06/12/2022

"You don’t have to do this on your own."

06/12/2022

Mighty editor Caitlyn views her ulcerative colitis with a holistic lens, and for her, treating the gut symptoms isn't enough.

06/12/2022

Colonoscopies can feel intimidating, especially your first one. Here's what to expect.

06/12/2022

Talking with friends about inflammatory bowel disease can feel uncomfortable. Here are some tips to get started.

05/12/2022

"Just because I have not hit milestones that society deems what 'should' be accomplished at or by said age, doesn't mean I haven't accomplished anything at all."

"Just because I have not hit milestones that society deems what 'should' be accomplished at or by said age, doesn’t mean I haven’t accomplished anything at all."