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Lyric Porter · WebMD

Who I Reach Out to on a Bad Symptom Day
Who I Reach Out to on a Bad Symptom Day

Who I Reach Out to on a Bad Symptom Day

The way I explain bipolar II to people in my life is that sometimes I have days where I feel like myself, but other days are either “Eeyore Days” or “Tigger Days.”

Mental Health and Myasthenia Gravis: Why It’s Important to Talk About It
Mental Health and Myasthenia Gravis: Why It’s Important to Talk About It

Mental Health and Myasthenia Gravis: Why It’s Important to Talk About It

Mental health is a very important topic that’s often not talked about enough when dealing with a chronic illness ....

Bipolar Disorder: The Small Signs I Was Coming Out of a Depressive Episode
Bipolar Disorder: The Small Signs I Was Coming Out of a Depressive Episode

Bipolar Disorder: The Small Signs I Was Coming Out of a Depressive Episode

"Light at the end of the tunnel" is a good way to describe the feeling of coming out of a major bipolar episode ....

Skin Care During Pregnancy: What’s Safe, What’s Not, and Why Your Skin Feels Weird
Skin Care During Pregnancy: What’s Safe, What’s Not, and Why Your Skin Feels Weird

Skin Care During Pregnancy: What’s Safe, What’s Not, and Why Your Skin Feels Weird

If you're pregnant (or planning to be) and suddenly questioning every product in your bathroom, you’re not alone ....

Your Gut Health, Colds, and Flu
Your Gut Health, Colds, and Flu

Your Gut Health, Colds, and Flu

Cold and flu season is upon us again, and this year is a doozy. In addition to the flu vaccine, supporting your gut health with good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can help protect you against viruses ...

Inflammaging: The Silent Skin Agitator Behind Premature Aging
Inflammaging: The Silent Skin Agitator Behind Premature Aging

Inflammaging: The Silent Skin Agitator Behind Premature Aging

You’ve likely heard about inflammation as it relates to chronic disease, but in dermatology, there’s another form that’s quietly gaining attention: inflammaging ....