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In this issue: The weight of nothingness, of depression, is a heavy one to bear. Migraines can be extremely debilitating, yet are also very misunderstood

Before you begin: I encourage you to read this with an open mind, as these feelings are all part of the human experience. They will always exist no matter who or where you are; what I am trying to do is illustrate this humanity in every one of us

Don’t get me wrong, these aches aren’t trivial at all, but I try to minimise my dependance on medications, for fear that I will have nothing left to control the major pain flares when they do hit. It isn’t that he doesn’t care, but because he’s seen me in a maelstrom of a Lupus/Sjögren’s flare, and the horror of pain then. It gets a little tricky controlling fevers for me, as I’m hypersensitive to paracetamol (panadol/acetaminophen), and can’t take too much ibuprofen due to blood thinners and steroids. As long as I hadn’t gone into shock, he didn’t seem to care.

In this issue: You don’t need to prove your self-worth by pushing yourself harder, especially when you have so much to deal with already. Even a crumb of gluten can inflame a celiac’s immune system for months on end, and why a gluten-free diet isn’t the ultimate fix. Medical related books to read, to gain perspective on doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. *Note: This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on each person’s individual experiences and circumstances.