I have always believed that we can either allow our circumstances to shape us or we can shape ourselves to better deal with our circumstances. There are few experiences in life that we cannot…
Cannabis is illegal where I live, meaning my first interaction with it was also illegal. I do not pride myself on that fact. Actually, it has been the root of a lot of shame…
Guilt is a well-acquainted friend for anyone living with myasthenia gravis. Poor health often means that our participation is limited, our range of executable activities are restricted, and our energy levels sometimes feel non-existent. This…
A huge part of learning to live with myasthenia gravis is figuring out what triggers symptom flare-ups. This is a very personal journey of understanding your body and learning to listen to the subtle cues it…
Myasthenia gravis often requires me to adapt my expectations or approach in several ways. One aspect I am currently struggling with is the paradox of cyclosporine, which eases my symptoms but also introduces…
I am quickly approaching my mid-20s, and one truth I have learned from life thus far is that hardly anything is black and white. When you form part of a niche community, like the…
There are not many perks to living with myasthenia gravis, especially since it can be difficult for others to understand the fatigability and variation in our symptoms. However, there are also not many…
There are few things as complicated and challenging as interpersonal relationships. The older I get, the more difficult it is to stay in touch with those I once considered to be friends. Supporting someone…
We express ourselves in many ways: through our hairstyle, our clothing, our facial gestures, our voice, and how we choose to articulate our thoughts. One symptom of myasthenia gravis is dysphonia, which results…
Falling in love is never quite as graceful as they make it out to be in the movies. In reality, things tend to get awkward, uncomfortable, and sometimes downright confusing. When you add chronic…
When you have come to survive a few brushes with death, nothing becomes more evident than the value of your time. To most people, the 24 hours in a day just are not enough.
When you take numerous medications a few times per day, you learn to understand that these medications may have side effects. Luckily, you are usually able to anticipate these side effects’ arrival, thanks to…
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