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We all have a team - of family, friends, and medical professionals - who lift us up, who support us, even if sometimes they don't always understand our chronic conditions fully. But what happens when someone new walks into our life? A new manager at work, a new friend is introduced, or maybe even in a new dating situation? Let's answer these questions during this week's formal chat - why do we disclose? how do we disclose? when do we disclose? - and more! Come to the Forum on TONIGHT, February 9 at 6pm PT, 7pm MT, 8pm CT, 9pm ET, 10pm AT (which is 11AM in Sydney and Melbourne, 1pm in New Zealand on Friday, February 10). OR join us on Sunday, February 12 at 12pm PT, 1pm MT, 2pm CT, 3pm ET, 4pm AT, 8pm GMT (which is 9AM in Sydney and Melbourne, 11AM in New Zealand on Monday, February 13)

]]> http://www.chronicbabe.com/bits/id/1829 http://www.chronicbabe.com/bits/id/1829 Bits Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:49:47 -0600 Deadline TODAY for our LOVE blog carnival The next edition will be posted on Monday, February 13, and in honor of Valentine's Day the theme is you are loved. We want to hear about the special people in your life who love and support you despite the challenges of your chronic illness. So tell us about your awesome friends, your helpful co-workers, your steadfast family and/or furry companions. Submit your post by TONIGHT, February 9 at 10pm CST. Here's how.

]]> http://www.chronicbabe.com/bits/id/1832 http://www.chronicbabe.com/bits/id/1832 Bits Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:23:36 -0600 New issue of Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Life available You can view it online for free, or order it on print-on-demand. We're still undecided on this magazine...send us your thoughts!

]]> http://www.chronicbabe.com/bits/id/1831 http://www.chronicbabe.com/bits/id/1831 Bits Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:01:01 -0600 LIVE chats coming up at the ChronicBabe Forum We all have a team - of family, friends, and medical professionals - who lift us up, who support us, even if sometimes they don't always understand our chronic conditions fully. But what happens when someone new walks into our life? A new manager at work, a new friend is introduced, or maybe even in a new dating situation? Let's answer these questions during this week's formal chat - why do we disclose? how do we disclose? when do we disclose? - and more! Come to the Forum on Thursday, February 9 at 6pm PT, 7pm MT, 8pm CT, 9pm ET, 10pm AT (which is 11AM in Sydney and Melbourne, 1pm in New Zealand on Friday, February 10). OR join us on Sunday, February 12 at 12pm PT, 1pm MT, 2pm CT, 3pm ET, 4pm AT, 8pm GMT (which is 9AM in Sydney and Melbourne, 11AM in New Zealand on Monday, February 13)

]]> http://www.chronicbabe.com/bits/id/1828 http://www.chronicbabe.com/bits/id/1828 Bits Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:48:08 -0600 And speaking of blog carnivals, wanna be in ours? The next edition will be posted on Monday, February 13, and in honor of Valentine's Day the theme is you are loved. We want to hear about the special people in your life who love and support you despite the challenges of your chronic illness. So tell us about your awesome friends, your helpful co-workers, your steadfast family and/or furry companions. Submit your post by Thursday, February 9 at 10pm CST. Here's how.

]]> http://www.chronicbabe.com/bits/id/1827 http://www.chronicbabe.com/bits/id/1827 Bits Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:27:30 -0600 Are you a patient? Are you a blogger? Well, then... You need to participate in the next Patients For a Moment (PFAM) blog carnival. Here's how.

]]> http://www.chronicbabe.com/bits/id/1826 http://www.chronicbabe.com/bits/id/1826 Bits Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:26:27 -0600 Holy freakin' super-lady: You've GOT to watch this video about What Cancer Is, and is Not! LindainLasVegas posted this short clip on YouTube. It's all about her journey, and what has happend with Susan G. Komen Foundation. So powerful it made Editrix Jenni burst into tears. Please watch and share. Thanks for the tip, pal Sarah!

]]> http://www.chronicbabe.com/bits/id/1825 http://www.chronicbabe.com/bits/id/1825 Bits Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:40:14 -0600 The Illness Picture: A New Way to Tell My Chronic Illness Story They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so guest blogger Selena recently decided to draw her own illness picture and was both humbled and amazed by the results.

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]]> http://www.chronicbabe.com/articles/949 http://www.chronicbabe.com/articles/949 Articles Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:23:01 -0600 It's the little things - a guest post by Dierdre Smith People often tell me that I don’t "look" like someone with rheumatoid arthritis. This frustrates me, just as it does when they tell me my son with autism "seems fine." What exactly should someone with rheumatoid arthritis look like, I wonder? Dierdre Smith writes about the little things that bother her about RA...and the big thing that makes it all worthwhile.

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]]> http://www.chronicbabe.com/articles/962 http://www.chronicbabe.com/articles/962 Articles Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0600 Figments of the imagination - a guest post by Lene Andersen Someone I know has just—finally—received a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. When she told me what happened in the appointment, she mentioned her relief that she hadn't lost her mind or made it all up. This despite having spent months experiencing obvious physical symptoms that something was Very Wrong indeed. I'm pretty sure most of you are nodding in recognition, having been in that place of thinking you'd lost your mind.

That's when I started wondering why it is that we doubt ourselves so much. And I think I’ve found a few reasons.

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]]> http://www.chronicbabe.com/articles/961 http://www.chronicbabe.com/articles/961 Articles Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:52:59 -0600 Taming pain and stress, one breath at a time - a guest post by Megan I’m sure we’ve all had well-meaning friends, family members, and even doctors encourage us to reduce the stress in our lives in order to improve our chronic illnesses. (And I know I’m certainly not feeling any less stressed when I read a story about research like this that suggests my stress is more likely to make me sick since I’m a woman. Ugh!) Take a deep breath. No seriously. Take a deep breath. Let it out. And then another. Meditation can make a big difference, says guest blogger Megan.

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]]> http://www.chronicbabe.com/articles/960 http://www.chronicbabe.com/articles/960 Articles Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:19:05 -0600 Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain LIFE Magazine - a guest post by Felicia Fibro Recently, the National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) released their inaugural issue of their magazine, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain LIFE. Guest blogger Felicia Fibro offers her perspective.

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]]> http://www.chronicbabe.com/articles/964 http://www.chronicbabe.com/articles/964 Articles Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:20:59 -0500 The mistress in your marriage - a guest post by Helena Madsen I recently asked one of my readers, “What’s the biggest struggle you face with being married and having a chronic illness?” Her response surprised me: Chronic illness is like a mistress in a marriage.

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]]> http://www.chronicbabe.com/articles/959 http://www.chronicbabe.com/articles/959 Articles Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:08:00 -0500 Life with IBS: A personal story from guest blogger Sophie Lee Guest blogger Sophie Lee shares a short story about how sharing her experience with IBS inspires people to help her...and how great that feels. You'll be happy to hear how awesome people can be!

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]]> http://www.chronicbabe.com/articles/956 http://www.chronicbabe.com/articles/956 Articles Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:50:58 -0500