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October 25, 2017October 25, 2017

My Experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression, Anxiety

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I’ve embarked on a lot of therapy in my 29 (soon to be 30) years. I’ve had counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychotherapy and soon I’ll be trying out rapid transformational ... Read more

October 23, 2017February 22, 2018

Sharing the Journey to Diagnosis

Columns, In This Together - a Column by Chris Robson

The road to endometriosis diagnosis is notoriously long and difficult, and it doesn’t get any easier after identification. There are specialists to see, invasive surgeries to book, difficult decisions to ... Read more

October 23, 2017October 22, 2017

Endometriosis and Infertility, Part 2: Post-Baby

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

Last week, I wrote about infertility, the journey to conceive and the emotions you might face along the way. This week, I want to talk about some of the emotions ... Read more

October 20, 2017October 19, 2017

Endometriosis Self-care: Skin Care Matters

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

Skin care may not be the first thing you think of when discussing endometriosis. But the state of my skin is a recurrent theme in my life. As an adult ... Read more

October 20, 2017October 19, 2017

7 Things to Do Instead of Social Media on Bad Endo Days

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

I am learning that social media is not a place for me to be on bad health days; it becomes a place many of us cannot handle. In my post, ... Read more

October 19, 2017October 19, 2017

Staying Active to Manage Endometriosis While Working from Home

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

It’s undeniable how much I am benefiting from being self-employed to support my endometriosis. I am stronger, calmer, and happier. I feel as if I am becoming the person I ... Read more

October 18, 2017October 18, 2017

Looking After Your Health When Working From Home

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Recently, I’ve been feeling sluggish and lacklustre. It’s not necessarily tiredness, but low energy. My level of activity deteriorated since deciding to freelance, and while this decision has helped me ... Read more

October 16, 2017October 16, 2017

Endometriosis and Infertility, Part 1: Trying to Conceive

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

It might be hard to believe, but before being diagnosed with endometriosis, I didn’t want children. I was still quite young, but I was determined that children were not something ... Read more

October 13, 2017October 12, 2017

Things I Wish Doctors Knew when Talking About Endometriosis

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

Life with endometriosis involves meeting a myriad of doctors, whether pre-diagnosis or afterward to work out an effective treatment. I am seeing a new doctor tomorrow, and because public healthcare ... Read more

October 13, 2017October 12, 2017

When Illness Creates a Monster Inside of You

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Having a chronic illness means my life differs on a day-to-day basis. I never know exactly which side of me will present itself. Some days, I am happy and sweet. ... Read more