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Melissa Leeolou was 10 years old when she was dazzled by a production ofThe Nutcracker. But Leeolou pushed through her discomfort to dance. After working in medical research, Leeolou decided to become a doctor and is now in medical school. Studio Firma/Stocksy/Adobe Stock (This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.) SELF: When did you decide to become a ballerina? I just wanted to give it a try. My parents reluctantly let me start lessons....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Are your knees feeling achy, stiff, or otherwise not so hot? Our latestSweat With SELF videois all about low-impact exercises forknee pain relief. That, in turn, can translate to happier, healthier knees. You should also check in with that professional before attempting anything new, just to be safe....

Managingulcerative colitiscan feel all-consuming at times. Most people use medications to stop inflammation in the large intestine. (Sometimes, people havesurgeryto remove their colon and rectum when medications dont work.) Lisa Moses Im so grateful I can pretty much do anything or go anywhere now. For Laura Scaviola, 33,ulcerative colitis symptomscame on suddenly in 2013 at age 25. Scaviola could barely eat or drink for days following these episodes because her pain was so bad....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. It’s officiallywedding season, folks! Manuta/Adobe Stock For those scenarios, you still need that mask on hander, on your face. Shoppers say they appreciate its adjustable metal nose piece and how gentle the fabric is against acne-prone skin. It comes in a range of romantic shades from pretty peach to rich red....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. As far as what to buy? Courtesy of the brands / Gabrielle Castrillon with these comfy, noise-canceling headphones. She can squeeze in extra movement while taking work calls, watching Netflix, or online shopping. It also folds in half and has transport wheels, for easy storage....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. This is especially true right now as we continue to cope with the stress of living through thepandemic. Fabletics The shorts are lightweight, supersoft, and the liner underneath is smooth against my skinno uncomfortable rubbing. Now Im lucky if I wash my face twice a day....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Youll need to get essentialsbackpack, tent, sleeping bag, and pad. Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Even if youre going lightweight, look for products made from durable, rip-proof materials. After months of research and pack try-ons, Royal found the Deuter Aircontact Lite 65+10. you might adjust nearly every aspect of this packfrom the torso length to the shoulder load adjustment....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Try using assistive devices to help with physical activities. Danchooalex/Getty It was devastating because my pain got so bad that I had to stop running altogether for a while. It was a way to cope with the stress of work and life. Along with medication, Jenny credits a variety of assistive devices and tools with getting her back to running....

I cried a lot, was scared to go out, and felt utterly alone, she tells SELF. Lee is far from alone in feeling this way. Many people with this chronic inflammatory skin condition know thatpsoriasis and mental healthcan go hand in hand. Sabrena Khadija In and of itself, having psoriasis is extremely stressful,Sam Von Reiche, Psy. D., a licensed clinical psychologist, tells SELF. But the link goes even deeper than that....

When I was first diagnosed withpsoriasisin my late teens, I didnt get much of an explanation. I didnt know back then that psoriasis doesnt tend to work like that. I know a lot more now, and my skin is clearer than it has been in years. Sabrena Khadija Even so, I think about my psoriasis every day. While psoriasis can go into remission, cases of complete remission are few and far between....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. has become a loaded question during the worst global pandemic in a century. Pat Martin. Wardrobe Styling by Kat Typaldos. Makeup by Simone Siegl at A-Frame. Hair by Matthew Collins at The Wall Group. On Kristen: Top by Nanushka. Earrings by Le Vian. HowisBell, actor, producer, and the somewhat rare not-annoying mom influencer/purveyor of CBD skin-care?...

Alisha Bridges, 33, was diagnosed withpsoriasisat the age of seven, during her first dermatology appointment. Some doctors believed psoriasis was the wrong diagnosis, Bridges, whoblogs about life with psoriasis, tells SELF. Some assumed I had a fungus or another skin condition. Nhung Le When Bridges was 24, she had a skin biopsy, which finally confirmed that she had psoriasis. Misdiagnosis is unfortunately common. The most common misdiagnosis iseczema, Dr. Klein says....

People often go totherapyto find someone who wont be judgmental when they spill the uncomfortable feelings theyve buried. Or they might want to find someone who can help them unearth those feelings theyve stuffed down deep. Sometimes, however, thats easier said than done, especially when those feelings revolve aroundsex. Artur Debat / Getty Images Sex is something many people dont discuss with their closest friends or even their partners. Is it okay to talk about sex if your therapist isnt specifically a sex therapist?...