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How to Create Realistic Media Portrayals of People with Bipolar Disorder

Often conflated with dissociative identity disorder, bipolar disorder (BD), or manic depression, is one of the most widely misunderstood and wrongly portrayed ...

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4 Tips That Help Me Cope with Shoulder Limitations

I have been thinking lately about how far I have come in six years of living with shoulder limitations.  Six years ago, I had just stepped down from the ...

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5 Essential Strategies for Working from Home as a Disabled Person

As work-from-home policies have continued to endure in the United States, more disabled people are working than ever before. This is hardly surprising, since ...

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6 Tips for Making Friends as a College Student with a Disability or Chronic Illness

Attending college is a big decision to make and it’s a critical phase of life that many people are encouraged to pursue. If you're a student with a disability, ...

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How to Stop Ruminating and Free Yourself From Repetitive Thoughts

Have you ever had a negative thought stuck in your head and playing endlessly on repeat? It’s called rumination, and it’s profoundly detrimental to your mental ...

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12 Self-Advocacy Skills for Adults With a Disability or Chronic Illness

Whether you have had a disability or chronic illness for a long time or you’re new to facing health challenges, you may have heard of the term "self-advocacy." ...

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4 College Application Tips for Students With a Disability or Chronic Illness

When I began the college application process as a teenager with a chronic illness, I was lost. After two years of medical chaos, during which college would ...

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8 Disability Life Hacks Inspired By MacGyver

When I was a kid, my favorite TV show was MacGyver. Every week, I would watch him find solutions for seemingly insurmountable problems using everyday items. ...

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