Community Conversations

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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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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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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 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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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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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.

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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 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.