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Chronic Pain and Illness


Why Periods Really Are Harder When You Have ADHD or Autism with Practical Tips for Managing Periods
Reasons why periods are hard for those with neurodiversity and ways to make it easier

Vanessa McCulloch
3 days ago5 min read


It's Not in Your Head, It's in the Forecast: Weather's Effects on Mental and Physical Health
Weather's Effect on Mental and Physical Health If your mood drops with grey skies, your pain flares before a storm, or your energy disappears during heat waves, you are not imagining it. Weather influences more than what we wear. It affects how the brain and body regulate mood, sleep, pain, and stress. Changes in light, temperature, and atmospheric pressure can shape how manageable a day feels, particularly for people living with chronic pain, chronic illness, or mental healt

Vanessa McCulloch
Jan 212 min read


A Therapist's Guide to the Holidays with a Chronic Illness
A therapist with a chronic illness helps with practical tips to enjoy the holiday

Vanessa McCulloch
Dec 10, 20253 min read
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