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July 13, 2018July 12, 2018

Putting Yourself First with Cushing’s

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Reading that title probably gave a lot of you instant feelings of guilt and anxiety. Trust me, I absolutely understand. After spending the last two years getting to know ... Read more

June 29, 2018June 28, 2018

My Experience with Health Anxiety

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Impending doom. Shortness of breath. Pale skin and shakes. Body shivers. Teeth chattering. Those are just a few of the many symptoms of a panic attack. Anxiety and panic ... Read more

June 22, 2018June 21, 2018

Trusting Your Instincts When Things Go Wrong

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Hey, everyone! I’ve never been someone who goes to the hospital just because I’m not feeling well, but given the circumstances of my health the past few years, I ... Read more

June 15, 2018June 13, 2018

Learning to Adjust with Cushing’s

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Having Cushing’s is a major scare and an even bigger adjustment to life. No matter how much you want to do things you used to do, you keep finding ... Read more

June 8, 2018June 7, 2018

No Two Journeys Are the Same with Cushing’s Disease

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Hey, everyone! I hope everyone reading this had a great week! This week on my Crush Cushing’s Instagram, I received a few messages from people asking me about my ... Read more

June 1, 2018May 30, 2018

Strength in Mindfulness and Vulnerability

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Welcome to another end of the week! Last weekend, I had the privilege of going on a couple’s retreat with my boyfriend, hosted by the Brain Tumour Foundation of ... Read more

May 25, 2018May 23, 2018

Combating Body Dysmorphia Caused by Cushing’s Disease

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Hi, everyone! This week, I want to talk to you all about something that personally affects me. I know it also affects many others who currently suffer from Cushing’s ... Read more

May 18, 2018May 17, 2018

Comparisons Are Thieves of Joy

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Cushing’s disease is terrible for so many reasons. If you’ve seen my posts before (thank you!), you’ll have read what I’m saying next: This disease is taxing on your ... Read more

May 11, 2018May 10, 2018

For a Cushing’s Diagnosis, Talk to Your Doctor

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Hello again, everyone! Hope you all had a fantastic week. For me, it’s been a weird one for many reasons. One relates to Cushing’s and a situation I realize ... Read more

May 4, 2018May 4, 2018

How Cushing’s Affects Your Weight

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Hey, everyone! People often ask about diet and exercise on my support page, Crush Cushing’s. It’s a tricky topic because there are different types of Cushing’s (florid versus cyclic), ... Read more