Community Conversations

Community Conversations

6 Tips for Navigating a New IBD Diagnosis from People Who Get It

Bezzy IBD community members share what they would tell someone recently diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease.

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6 Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health When You Live with a Chronic Condition

Six community members share their advice for navigating the mental health impact of living with a chronic condition.

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5 Things I Wish People Understood About Chronic Conditions

Living with a chronic condition can be isolating. Finding a community that understands what you are going through can help.

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From the Community: What Are You Thankful for This Year?

Practicing gratitude is important any time of the year, but it can be especially grounding during the busy holiday season. Members from the Bezzy communities shared what they're thankful for this year.

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8 People with IBD Share Their Favorite Breakfasts

Members of the Bezzy IBD community share their go-to food choices to start their day off right with inflammatory bowel disease.

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Welcome to Bezzy IBD

Bezzy IBD is a free online platform bringing new meaning to the world “community.”

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From the Community: What Do You Wish People Knew About IBD?

It can be difficult for people without IBD to understand its symptoms or how uncertain tomorrow can feel. The Bezzy IBD community gets it.

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6 Things That Aren’t Helpful to Say to Someone with IBD — and What to Say Instead

Want to be there for your loved one living with inflammatory bowel disease? Here's what to say to encourage and support someone living with IBD.

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How I Find Support in the Online Chronic Condition Community

Finding people who understand your experience living with a chronic condition can feel comforting and empowering.

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6 Confidence-Boosting Tips for Your Next Doctor’s Visit

Doctors’ visits can be stressful, especially when you live with a chronic condition. Members of Healthline’s chronic condition communities are here to help.

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6 Things I Want People to Know About Invisible Illnesses

Members of Bezzy's chronic condition communities share the realities of their invisible experiences.

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8 Reflections on Life with a Chronic Condition During the Pandemic

Bezzy community members share their experiences of living through the COVID-19 pandemic with a chronic condition.

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5 People with Chronic Conditions Open Up About How Fat Shaming Affects Them

It is possible — as these stories and my own prove — to have a health issue that has nothing to do with your weight.