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Welcome to Bezzy RA
Bezzy RA is a free online platform bringing new meaning to the word “community.”
January 03, 2022
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5 Fatigue-Fighting Tips from the Bezzy RA Community
Many folks living with rheumatoid arthritis say fatigue is one of the worst symptoms of the condition.
July 28, 2020
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How I Find Support in the Online Chronic Condition Community
Finding people who understand your experience living with a chronic condition can feel comforting and empowering.
May 31, 2022
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5 Things I Wish People Understood About Chronic Conditions
Living with a chronic condition can be isolating. Finding a community that understands what you are going through can help.
June 29, 2021
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5 Tips for Prioritizing Your Own Needs When You Live with a Chronic Condition
Taking time to focus on your own needs isn’t selfish — it’s responsible and necessary.
June 30, 2021
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7 Tips for Navigating the Stages of Grief After a New Diagnosis
Grieving a new diagnosis is complex. Hearing from others who have been there can help.
July 22, 2021
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6 Confidence-Boosting Tips for Your Next Doctor’s Visit
Doctors’ visits can be stressful, especially when you live with a chronic condition. Members of Healthline’s chronic condition communities are here to help.
July 26, 2021
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6 Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health When You Live with a Chronic Condition
Six community members share their advice for navigating the mental health impact of living with a chronic condition.
July 29, 2021
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8 Reflections on Life with a Chronic Condition During the Pandemic
Bezzy community members share their experiences of living through the COVID-19 pandemic with a chronic condition.
August 23, 2021
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6 Things I Want People to Know About Invisible Illnesses
Members of Bezzy's chronic condition communities share the realities of their invisible experiences.
September 18, 2021
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5 Things Only Someone with Rheumatoid Arthritis Would Understand
Members of the Bezzy RA community shared what other people don't understand about living with rheumatoid arthritis, which can often be invisible from the outside.
October 28, 2021
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From the Community: 5 Strategies to Manage Low Energy Days
Members of the Bezzy RA community tell us their best strategies for managing fatigue.
October 19, 2022
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Meet Your Guide: Ashley Boynes-Shuck
Ashley's goal as Bezzy RA guide is to create a safe space to share the full range of experiences of life with RA.
January 03, 2022
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5 People with Chronic Conditions Open Up About How Fat Shaming Affects Them
It is possible — as these stories and my own prove — to have a health issue that has nothing to do with your weight.
May 27, 2021