The Weight of Waiting: Living with a Tentative Neurological Diagnosis
Living in medical limbo is a terrible place to be. The constant dismissals and feeling like no one wants to solve your puzzle, it’s the whole damn system.
I'm Lucas J. Stone, a writer sharing my thoughts, ideas and experiences.
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The Hidden Costs of Diagnostic Overshadowing: A Call for Change
Diagnostic overshadowing is a serious healthcare issue causing patient misdiagnosis and neglect. My experience highlights the need for medical reform to ensure patients are heard and properly treated. Medical professionals must reassess their diagnostic methods and better advocate for patients.
What Does Accepting Your Diagnosis Really Mean? A Personal Perspective
Accepting a chronic illness isn't about pretending to be happy or putting on a brave face. It's about recognising what we can't control and learning to coexist with it. By becoming aware of our thoughts, allowing ourselves to feel, we can navigate our conditions with greater resilience and grace
Navigating Intimacy: The Hidden Challenges of Sex in Chronic Illness
In long-term relationships, intimacy can change because of life and health challenges. This discussion explores how these issues impact both physical closeness and emotional bonds. By addressing these realities openly, we can deepen our understanding and strengthen our connection as partners.
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Eyes on Me: Living with Disability and Being Seen (and Judged)
Having been visibly disabled for seven years, I’m used to the stares and quiet judgements. People assume they know your whole story in a glance, but appearances tell so little. I wish folks would look past the surface, or even better, just let others get on with their lives.
Mounjaro as a Reset: A Personal Account of Obesity and Realistic Weight Loss
After years of failed diets, I turned to Mounjaro to break the cycle of obesity and regain control. My journey shows that weight loss isn’t just about willpower or “eat less, move more”—real change often needs deeper understanding, compassion, and the right medical support.
The Weight of Waiting: Living with a Tentative Neurological Diagnosis
Living in medical limbo is a terrible place to be. The constant dismissals and feeling like no one wants to solve your puzzle, it’s the whole damn system.
Beyond the Four Walls: Love, Travel, and Living Fully with Chronic Illness
Living with chronic illness means adapting our dreams, not abandoning them. Together with my wife, we're learning to explore the world in new ways, finding joy in small adventures and cherishing the moments we can steal away from the disease that tries to define us.
The Hidden Costs of Diagnostic Overshadowing: A Call for Change
Diagnostic overshadowing is a serious healthcare issue causing patient misdiagnosis and neglect. My experience highlights the need for medical reform to ensure patients are heard and properly treated. Medical professionals must reassess their diagnostic methods and better advocate for patients.
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