Chronic Pain Challenges We Don’t Talk About Enough
When people think about chronic pain, they often imagine the physical sensation alone—the ache, the flare, the visible limitation…
My Favorite Books of 2025
This year, my reading list was filled with stories about resilience, love in all its messy forms, and the quiet strength of human connection. From deeply emotional hi…
The Neuroscience Behind Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is not simply a signal from injured tissue—it is a complex neurological experience shaped by the brain, spinal cord, and lived experienc…
During childbirth, Serena Williams was in excruciating pain and had trouble breathing. Due to her history of pulmonary embolisms, a fatal condition caused by a sudden blockage in the pulmonary…
Most of us have heard of the game Among Us. Players must complete their tasks while trying to find the imposter, who is trying to kill everyone on board. While this game seems far from reality…
When I started college, I thought the hardest part would be the classes, making friends, or figuring out how to survive on dining hall food. I didn’t expect chronic migraines to end up p…
For a long time, I thought productivity meant pushing through. Ignoring discomfort. Powering past exhaustion. Hustle culture told me that rest was something you earned only after you’d d…
In college, sleep is often treated like a luxury—something you catch up on after midterms or sacrifice to stay productive. For a long time, I bought into that mindset. But living with ch…
Working Out During a Migraine Flare: When to Push, When to Rest
One of the hardest parts of living with chronic migraines isn’t the pain—it’s the constant decision-making. Es…
Migraine Triggers in College I Didn’t Expect (and How I Manage Them)
When I started college, I expected late nights, heavy workloads, and constant stimulation. What I didn’t expect…
Study Tips for When Your Brain Feels Like Static
If you live with chronic migraines, you probably know the feeling: you sit down to study, your notes are open, your to-do list is staring back…
Balancing Fitness and Chronic Migraines: What I Do When My Head (Mostly) Hates Me
For a long time, I thought fitness and chronic migraines couldn't coexist. On one side, I knew how good moveme…
Chronic pain is commonly known as an "invisible illness." There is very little information known and everyone’s pain is unique. Over the past 5 years when explaining to people about New…
With the continuous stressful lifestyle many people live, burnout is a very common feeling. In a Times Magazine survey that polled around 65,000 North American employees, 42% of women and 35%…
It is hard to be productive with chronic pain because pain is like a brick weighing you down. I struggled with keeping up productivity and sticking to a schedule while trying to manage my head…
I am planning to host a series of events that will build a small community for kids like me who are battling a chronic illness. It will be a fun and supportive environment to meet new people…
It is hard, especially for people with chronic pain, to always stay motivated and in a good routine. Personally, even though I have learned the techniques that help manage pain, I still get ov…
Cooking and baking has become one of my favorite hobbies. I love trying new recipes and making alternatives that are gluten and dairy free. One of my go-to recipes when I am craving something…
Chronic pain is both physically and mentally draining. Because chronic pain is an “invisible illness”, many people suffer from mental adversities. Even though I use pain management…
Going to school in person with chronic pain is very challenging, but having school in an online setting causes new problems. For me, being on the computer for a long period of time causes my…
