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It can be hard to realize you have a shortage of friends in adulthood. If you add achronic illnessinto the mix, its even more challenging. Some people can step up and support you, and some wontor cant. Antonio Rodriguez/Adobe Stock Just because its hard, though, doesnt mean its impossible. Here are five expert-recommended ways to make new pals if you have a chronic condition. Find your people. It can be incredibly isolating to live with a chronic condition....

In 2021, Alyssa Burks, now 33, became perpetually fatigued, developedheartburn, and started havingtrouble swallowing. Tests later revealed she had stage-four stomach (a.k.a. Heres her story, as told to health writer Julia Ries. Alyssa Burks This started during the pandemic in 2021. I went to work, came home, and went right to sleep. My fatigue was affecting my relationship. My spouse was like, This isnt working. You dont want to do anything....

But accurately diagnosing this problem can be so tricky. A big reason for this? Most autoimmune diseases are chronic conditions, meaning they dont have a cure. Regina Kamerova/Getty Images Thats why seeing a doctor about your symptoms early on is so important. Here are six signs you might have an autoimmune disease. Youre ridiculously fatigued or constantly feel like youre coming down with the flu. When youve got an infection, your body funnels a ton of your energy into fighting it off....

One player withhundreds of thousands of eyeson her is Cameron Brink, the second overall pick in the draft. Brink comes from a basketball family. The family then settled in Beaverton, Oregon, home of Nikes headquarters. Kate Frese/Getty Images Brinks parents met while playing Division I basketball at Virginia Tech. As a young kid, though, Brink resisted the sport world. I always wanted to be the black sheep. Thats when she attended a Stanford summer basketball camp and started to take it seriously....

Heres her story, as told to health writer Julia Ries. Lee and I started dating in early 2013. The relationship took off, and we got engaged in 2014. Kristin Holloway Lee struggled withmigrainefor a long time. In June of 2015, we flew to Hawaii and got married. It was a beautiful wedding, and we had an amazing honeymoon. Afterward, we returned home to San Francisco. Everything seemed good and normal, and in January of 2016 I found out I was pregnant....

What counts as physical cheating in a relationship is pretty clear, butdefining emotional cheatingisnt so easy. Perhaps you no longer feel like your partners number one. Instead ofattacking your partner, though, Bradden recommends preparing your thoughts beforehand and using I statements. CSA-Printstock/Getty Images For example: I feel that things have been off between us, she says. That way, theyre more likely to listenand open upto you. (If the talk doesnt go well, Wentzler sayscouples therapycan be helpful forrebuilding trustand improving communication....

Content note: This story includes mentions of suicidal ideation. When I was 18, I found myself in the throes of a debilitating depressive episode. But I couldnt keep up. Amrita Marino The sleepless hours piled up, and the racing thoughts overwhelmed my mind. I began to fantasize about suicide as an escape. So when I finally sought help and a psychiatrist diagnosed me withbipolar disorder, it was hard to accept....

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. Maybe you and your partner bicker about money, household chores, or parenting styles. CSA Images/Getty Images Perhaps you cant stand their tone of voice whilediscussing logisticsor your skin crawls when you talk about politics. However, it does mean that you will, inevitably,butt heads. But we humans are complicated, messy creatures, which means we dont always behave rationally....

Survivoris, by design, an extremely onerous reality competition, particularly where peoples brains and bodies are concerned. (Thats more or less why theres a million-dollar prize awarded to whoever wins.) What about prescription medications? CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images The only thing that gives me pause: What happens if you get your period? (Mine is torrential.) I got my period on my first day! As Chong explains, Those of us who menstruate get to pack whatever we want....

Use some creative tricks to beef up your oatmeal. Take avocado toast to the next level. If you add just half a cup, thats 11 grams more of proteinplus some more creaminess to boot. Karl Tapales/Getty Images Add a dollop of yogurt to your scrambled eggs. A quick fix forscrambled eggs? Add a few spoonfuls of yogurt while you whisk for one or two more grams of protein. Bonus: The extra ingredient will also make the curds fluffierandmore flavorful....

Heres what 26 looks like. To be honest, if I didnt smoke, Id probably have better skin. Being 26 is…interesting. Lucas Michael Im past the middle part, so I get a little nervous. I still have that tenacity, that urge to get out there and take the world by storm. Sometimes, I worry Ill get laugh lines or wrinkles. I always remember and love that. My favorite thing about my face is my freckles....

Every working parent faces trade-offs and obstacles. All this has changed conversations and expectations surrounding pregnant and postpartum athletes. Heres how four Olympians and Parlaympians say theyre making it work. Courtesy of Elle St. Pierre; Courtesy of Lora Webster; Gotham FC/Devon Cafaro; Courtesy of Adeline Gray Soccer star Crystal Dunn continually teases out new meaningin sportandlife. But Im also trying to keep smiling while doing it. Crystal Dunnstarted playing soccer as a kid in Queens....

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. But getting a flare-up on yourfaceis on another level entirely. Amrita Morino (Totally valid!) But you might need to rethink yourskin care routineand try a few different strategies and medications to find relief. Heres what to know. Start by trying an OTC face cream. No part of your face is safe from eczemas itchy wrath....