Homeless with Hepatitis CI’ve heard from many people who became homeless while also living with hepatitis C. Some people falsely assume that those who are...reactionscomments
Perceptions and Reality: Chronic Pain after Hepatitis CThere is a saying that "perception is reality", and although I am unsure who to attribute the phrase to, there is a...reactionscomments
Getting Enough Rest: Tips for Combating Hep C FatigueGetting rest is critical to being at the top of your game. Let’s face it, sleep is not something a person with...reactionscomments
My Name is Kim, Not "Hep C Girl"So many times, I have heard that once a person (including myself) gets diagnosed, their identity seems to vanish. As if whoever...reactionscomments
Hepatitis C Stigma: "So, How'd You Get Hep C?"Today, HepatitisC.net advocate Daniel Winterbottom shares his experiences with hepatitis C, including diagnosis, stigma, and risk factors, as well as his advice...reactionscomments
Why Do I Feel Worse Now That Treatment Is Over?During my clinical trial in 2014-2015 using Solvaldi and Ribavirin, I felt amazing. I began to have energy and could hold food...reactionscomments
Tips for Weight Loss and Healthy Living for People with Hepatitis CYour doctor is the best person to ask about healthy living with hepatitis C. For many, proactive steps such as losing weight...reactionscomments
Don't Attach Yourself to Someone's Feelings: Coping with a Hep C DiagnosisI will talk about the caregiver's perspective on hepatitis C. The situation is already hard, but it turns more challenging when you...reactionscomments
My Chronic Pain Journey: Parenting Through the PainChronic Pain + Toddlers = Chaos... I live with chronic pain and parent two children under 5. Some mornings when I wake...reactionscomments
Stuck at Home and Feeling SickLocked up at home and feeling sick is a very isolating experience for anyone. Since COVID began, this seclusion of being at...reactionscomments
The Hardest Symptom of Hepatitis C: DepressionShortly after my diagnosis, I sank into a deep depression. I was in a very dark place. I would not eat, my emotions...reactionscomments
Social Media as an Advocacy ToolAre there dangers to being so open on the internet? And are they worth it? Everyone has an opinion on social media...reactionscomments
The True Cost of Hepatitis C"Is the real cost of care only measured in dollars and cents, or is it defined best in other terms?" A rhetorical...reactionscomments
Revealing Your Hepatitis C DiagnosisWhen we first go into a physician’s office for the first time, it can be an uneasy feeling. Then add to the...reactionscomments
Should I Tell My Hairdresser That I Have Hepatitis C?A great question was posed to our hepatitis C community page recently: "Should I tell my hairdresser about having hepatitis C?" After...reactions2comments
Competing Needs & Shifting Priorities: Hep C During Uncertain TimesOne person’s priority can vary dramatically from that of another in normal times. We don’t all share in the same importance we...reactionscomments
Learning to Love: A Self-Care JourneySelf-care: It is a relatively new term for taking care of yourself. Many people equate practicing self-care to activities like taking bubble...reactionscomments
Brighter Side of ThingsIn these times of fear and uncertainty, it can be hard to see a brighter side or a silver lining, no matter...reactionscomments
What To Say to Hepatitis C Patients and CaregiversUnless you’ve experienced hepatitis C or been a caregiver, you might now know what to say to encourage or help them. Often...reactions2comments
Assumptions Made: Stigma and Discrimination with Hep CWe are all capable of making assumptions, and not always with the best facts to support good conclusions. I am as guilty...reactionscomments
