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Mental Health

Mental health is intricately linked with chronic illness and chronic pain. Read stories and get tips on how to cope with depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses.

Chronic Illness Sheryl Chan

An Open Letter to Death, and One Simple Plea

An open letter to death that I wrote, with just one simple plea – please, no more pain. Content Warning: This post contains mentions of death, depression and suicidal thoughts. *Disclaimer: This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal experiences as a patient. I am not
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Chronic Illness Sheryl Chan

Appearances – the First Layer of Defense

Why I Care So Much About My Appearances Whilst I don’t spend hours applying makeup in front of the mirror, I do ensure that I look somewhat presentable before stepping out of the house. This can be a struggle on bad days, but still I try. Why? I have
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Mental Health Sheryl Chan

Chronic Stress, the Silent Assassin

The Idolisation of Chronic Stress in Modern Society Chronic stress. It is an oft-forgotten factor in the equation to good health. Often, the tolerance for it is even glorified in modern society. More emphasis is placed on diet, exercise and sleep, with stress relief as a byproduct or afterthought. *Disclaimer:
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