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Philosophy
fromAeon
1 day ago

Are online communities for chronic illness doing more harm than good? | Aeon Essays

Abundant medical information and online communities can paradoxically deepen suffering for people with stigmatized chronic conditions that lack social legitimacy.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

I thought my insides were falling out what I didn't expect after childbirth

The former BBC 5 Live journalist and podcaster was experiencing pelvic organ prolapse - a condition that affects around one in twelve women, but which many have never even heard of. Prolapse happens when one or more of the organs in the pelvis, such as the bladder, bowel or uterus, slip from their usual position and bulge into the vagina. It's not life-threatening, but it can have a profound impact on daily life, relationships and mental health.
Women
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