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How Much Sleep is Enough?

September 28, 2017September 28, 2017

With more than 20% of Americans suffering from chronic sleep loss or other types of sleep disorders, sleep deprivation is a real problem that threatens to disrupt our lives.

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Attorneys Speak: What SSA Does Not Consider in Your Claim

July 30, 2017July 22, 2017

There are a lot of articles written about what factors Social Security considers when deciding a disability claim. Much less is said, however about what factors Social Security will not consider in making its determination.

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SSDI: Medical Eligibility for Benefits

July 28, 2017July 22, 2017

The journey to applying for disability can be long and confusing for someone with a chronic illness. Even harder if that chronic illness is something that is not shared by very many people.

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Fighting for Hope: The Disability Process

July 25, 2017

Thinking of filing for disability benefits? Did you know that a mere 35% of cases are approved and the average wait time for a decision is 600 days? Knowledge is power with SSA, and this is the first in a series of posts about the disability application process.

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Fighting Disability: A Starters Guide

July 22, 2017

Thinking of filing for disability benefits? Did you know that a mere 35% of cases are approved and the average wait time for a decision is 600 days? Knowledge is power with SSA, and this is the first in a series of posts about the disability application process.

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How Being A Pineapple Replaced a Spoon

July 13, 2017July 12, 2017

Stand tall. Wear a crown. But don't use a spoon to take a bite out of life...whatever you do.

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What is the Spoon Theory, Anyways?

July 12, 2017July 12, 2017

The spoon theory is still one of the most universally recognizable metaphors for having a chronic illness.

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Hack My Life: 10 Hacks For Living with an Autoimmune Disease

May 22, 2017May 21, 2017

Having Behcet's or another chronic illness means that you are probably limited to the amount of energy you have each day. Here are ten tips for conserving energy and "hacking" your life, when it comes to living with an autoimmune disease.

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Hey Girl. A Letter to Humira on Injection Day (Photos)

May 21, 2017

It's that day again. Get out your alcohol wipes and thaw out your pen. It's that biweekly torture we call Humira.

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3 Types of Daily Fatigue and How to Combat Them

May 15, 2017

Fatigue manifests in different ways for different people. Do you have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning? Or do you wake up easily but feel like you could face-plant on your desk around 2pm?

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