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December 8, 2017December 7, 2017

How I Get Through Endometriosis Flare-Ups

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

One thing that characterizes endometriosis is flare-ups. These are debilitating phases when you stop being in control of your body and the illness takes over. Flare-ups may involve curling up ... Read more

December 8, 2017December 7, 2017

When Endometriosis and Guilt Consume Your Life

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Guilt Having an illness that is beyond my control should not make me feel this way. Each morning, I wake up and a sense of shame washes over me. I ... Read more

December 7, 2017December 6, 2017

Tips to Prevent Endometriosis Burnout

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Every 15 minutes or so, my Mac pops up with a message: “Your iCloud storage is full” or “Your hard drive is full.” I click “Manage” and then “Force quit.” ... Read more

December 6, 2017December 5, 2017

Recovering from Endo-induced Burnout

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

When I look back over the past few years, I can see when burnout began for me. It crept in, just as my endometriosis was returning. I suspect I’d been ... Read more

December 4, 2017December 3, 2017

Surviving the Holidays with Chronic Illness

Columns, Endometriosis, My Life With You - a Column by Shireen Hand

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but the holidays can be particularly difficult if you have a chronic illness. Stress, exhaustion, generally feeling frazzled — the holidays tend ... Read more

December 1, 2017November 30, 2017

How Endometriosis Can Affect Your Mental Health

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

According to research published recently in New Scientist, endometriosis can reprogram the brain and cause mental health disorders. Researchers at Yale University conducted experiments that involved injecting endometrial cells into ... Read more

December 1, 2017November 30, 2017

Tips For Traveling With Endometriosis, Part 2

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

In last week’s column, I talked about a few tips that help me with endometriosis while I am traveling. This week, I will continue with some more travel tips on ... Read more

November 30, 2017November 29, 2017

The Overlapping Symptoms of Endometriosis and Burnout

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Last night, I had a chat with a friend who has endometriosis. We run workshops together, and on Sunday she had a daylong retreat supporting women to get in touch ... Read more

November 29, 2017October 10, 2018

My Experience with Rapid Transformational Therapy

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

After waiting for what has felt like months, I’ve finally had my first rapid transformational therapy session. Beforehand, I was nervous. There’s understandably a lot to be anxious about. Many ... Read more

November 27, 2017February 22, 2018

Finding Joy Through the Endo

Columns, In This Together - a Column by Chris Robson

Endometriosis can be a miserable and isolating condition, so it’s important to be happy and stay positive for your partner. Find those things that you can enjoy together no matter ... Read more