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Mindset Matters: ‘You’re Not a Burden’ and 9 Other Reminders for Chronically Ill Folks
The way others view our needs and symptoms is a reflection of them, not us.
November 17, 2022
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5 Tips for Better Sleep When Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A good night’s sleep can be hard to come by during a flare. IBD Healthline members share five tips for sleeping soundly.
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5 Tips for Prioritizing Your Own Needs When You Live with a Chronic Condition
Taking time to focus on your own needs isn’t selfish — it’s responsible and necessary.
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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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Six community members share their advice for navigating the mental health impact of living with a chronic condition.
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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.
December 09, 2022
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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.
November 22, 2021
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January 03, 2022
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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.
February 13, 2023
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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.
February 02, 2022
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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.
May 31, 2022
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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.
July 26, 2021
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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.
September 18, 2021
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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.
August 23, 2021
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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.
May 27, 2021