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Summertime is often regarded as a fun time. It's a season that most people love. Well, if you have a chronic illness that is affected by the heat, or restricted by what you can eat, or find it hard to travel for vacations...summertime isn't so fun. I get it. 

How does politics affect people with disabilities? What about LGBTQ people? Let's talk about it. 

Did you know that the weekends are not always the most fun for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities? Sometimes we get out and do fun stuff but a lot of times we spend it inside reading a book, watching a movie or doing something really low-key so our symptoms don't flare. If you know somebody with a chronic illness that lives by themselves, reach out and say hello. If you can, stop by for an hour or two. :) If you are someone with a chronic illness, then you know exactly what I mean. 

More on toxic positivity when dealing with chronic illnesses like depression and anxiety. 

We all know that being positive has its benefits, but it can be toxic to stuff your feelings down and paste a smiley face over your pain. We'll discuss what it's like to live with a chronic illness and have positivity shoved down our throats. 

The healthcare field has many caring and compassionate professionals that want to help people get well. Unfortunately, it also has people who are greedy, cruel and hurtful. They are unprofessional professionals. Let's talk about them.

Do you feel pressure to disclose a chronic illness, disability, mental illness or addiction? It's up to you if, when and how you do it. 

What do you eat when you can't eat anything?! Nutrition is important but it's tough to keep up with when you are chronically ill. Let's talk about it. 

If you struggle with a mood disorder/mental illness (depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, phobias, ect.) you are part of the chronic illness community.  Often times, people with mental illnesses are overlooked. You get more understanding and sympathy from having a broken arm or heart attack than you do for having to live with ongoing mental health issues.