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2018 – Ten Things I Learned This Year
In addition to it being a new year, as of today, I have touched my personal new year of 32 with awe, alhumdulillah. I wondered allowed what to include in this post and my husband said behind me, “You…
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Why I say “No, thanks” to Medical Medium
Do you know true desperation? I felt it when I was diagnosed with pre-hashimoto’s. I sat on the chair as my doctor laid out all of the potential symptoms that will accompany my impending Hashimoto’s. Even though I still…
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My Story with Depression
This is a topic that I have only discussed with a close few people. The reason behind that is very simple: Depression is a very personal thing. If not shared with the right person, then it can be grossly…
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How I Manage my Diet
One of the most common questions that I get from people – whether in person or online – is how I manage to live around my dietary restrictions. Granted, the limitations can seem insurmountable. What I currently refrain…
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Coping with Chronic Illness
Nothing quite challenges a person like a chronic illness. I still remember when my doctor looked at my blood test and looked up at me, “I think we need to run more tests.” Just like that, in a few…
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Spending Ramadan with Hashimoto’s
This is the first year that I am spending Ramadan while officially being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. Before it began, I talked to my specialist about taking medicine and how to go about doing it. He told me that since…
