Let me tell you something I don’t say lightly: I am a clinical psychologist who spent years helping people understand their brains before I fully understood my own. I was late-identified as AuDHD. That is, I live with both autism and ADHD, but did not know until well into my adult life and professional career. I […]
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We all know pain — but not all of us experience it the same way. For some, pain is sharp but fleeting; for others, it lingers long after the initial injury. A recent article, “Why Acute Pain Can Be So Intense for Some and Not Others,” by Christina Szalinski dives into the latest scientific insights […]
May is both Lupus Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, and as someone who lives with lupus and other chronic illnesses, I want to shed light on the mental health challenges that often accompany lupus. Lupus impacts not just the body, but also emotional well-being, making it essential to recognize the importance of prioritizing your mental health. […]
Living with chronic illness means that managing symptoms is a daily part of my life. As someone who navigates living with lupus and fibromyalgia, I’ve developed strategies that help me balance my roles as a mother, wife, and clinician, while attempting to live gracefully with chronic illness. Here are some practical approaches rooted in both […]