Despair

Lupus: The Darkest Battle

Lupus: The Darkest Battle

It was a battle I never wanted to face. Lupus had been my enemy for four years now and for four years I had been determined to beat it. It had taken a physical, emotional and mental toll on my life. Trying to cope with lupus was like dancing with the devil. The pain was …

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Parkinson’s Plight

Parkinson’s Plight

The trembling had started a few months ago. At first I thought it was just a touch of fatigue, but it kept getting worse. Before long, I was finding it hard to even keep my hands still. I was eventually diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and the prognosis was far from perfect. I struggled to accept …

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Wilms’ Woe:

Wilms’ Woe:

I had Wilms’ Tumour and it changed everything. I went from being a happy, healthy kid to being a patient in the hospital. My parents were so worried about me and I could hear the terror in their voices as the doctors told them what was wrong. I wanted to scream and run away from …

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Cirrhosis’ Last Hurrah:

Cirrhosis’ Last Hurrah:

The doctor told me there was no cure for Cirrhosis, and that all I could do was manage my symptoms. As the months went by, I watched my life slowly slipping away. I had bouts of nausea, fatigue and abdominal pain that were so severe, I couldn’t get out of bed for days. My friends …

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Dementia’s Demise

Dementia’s Demise

I remember it like it was yesterday. The diagnosis of dementia had changed my life forever. I was in a state of shock, unable to comprehend the news I had just been told. I had noticed a few changes in my behavior, but I was convinced it was just a sign of aging. Little did …

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Panic Palpitations

Panic Palpitations

From the moment I woke up in the morning, my heart would start to beat rapidly. I felt my chest tighten and a wave of intense fear would wash over me. I knew I was having a panic attack and I had no idea what to do about it. My panic disorder had started a …

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