Posts by: Vanessa Nguyen

Vanessa Nguyen

Vanessa is a guest writer and Cushing's survivor who's post-surgery.

October 16, 2019October 11, 2019

Cushing’s Took a Toll on My Mental Health

Columns, My Pretty Ugly Disease – a Column by Vanessa Nguyen

The hardest part about my Cushing’s disease journey has been recognizing its effect on my mental health. Prior to diagnosis, life was confusing. I didn’t know why I was ... Read more

August 28, 2019August 26, 2019

How I Coped with Cushing’s Disease

Columns, My Pretty Ugly Disease – a Column by Vanessa Nguyen

No matter what part of the Cushing’s journey you are on, self-care is extremely important. I have put together a list of reminders that helped me cope with Cushing’s ... Read more

August 14, 2019August 12, 2019

Finding Love for My Ugly Disease

Columns, My Pretty Ugly Disease – a Column by Vanessa Nguyen

Welcome to Vanessa Nguyen’s “My Pretty Ugly Disease,” a new Cushing’s Disease News column. If you look at me today, you would not know I was once a Cushing’s ... Read more