Illness - xoJane

I Almost Died Of A Mysterious Illness In A Developing Country And It Changed Me Forever

Nikki Yeager — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:00:00 -0400

I’ve learned that all I need to get through a situation is myself. And the only thing that can ruin me is death. Everything else is manageable.

It Happened To Me Contest Entry: I Grew Up In A Hospital

IHTM CONTESTANT — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0500

I couldn’t tell you how old I was when I learned to read or when we stopped practicing cursive in school, but I can describe the view from the upper floor of the Columbia-Presbyterian hospital parking garage in almost perfect detail.

I Was Totally Against Drug Use Until I Needed Medical Marijuana

Jaime Lees — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:00:00 -0500

Before I started getting high on the regular, I had to get past a whole bunch of mental bullshit.

My Pity Party Prescription: Makeup To Make You Forget About Your Bunk Intestines

Natalie — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:30:00 -0400

I did what all terrified patients do in the time of a crisis. I bought myself a ton of cosmetics!

My Feet Have Turned Into Hams! Life With An Embarrassing Illness

Natalie — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:00:27 -0400

I have Crohn’s Disease, an IBD. That basically means that when it’s bad, I can’t eat or drink anything without it a) making me hurt and b) making me go to the toilet (GLAM!).

Dear Halls Cough Drops: I Don't Want Your "Pep Talk"

Lesley — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:30:09 -0500

Just let me be sick without the guilt trip.

Jane Needs Help: I'm Sick

Jane — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:02:20 -0400

Should I blame my swollen glands, achiness, lethargy, fever and chills on That Guy Who Licked My Feet the other day?