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Disabily: Disabled or Differently Abled
Handicapped, disabled, special, and the dreaded "r" word. Those are all terms that are often synonymous with people who have different needs. The world has been changing so much in the last few decades and the LGBTQ community has been becoming more accepted and pride has blossomed. Awesome!
By Rachel Bonyai8 years ago in Longevity
Do Autistics Really Have No Empathy?
Since I started researching my symptoms I've come across article after article stating that autistic people cannot feel empathy. One thing I've noticed is that all of these articles are written by people who do not have autism. Knowing that I have a great deal of empathy, I started asking other autistic people what their experience with empathy is. The overwhelming response has been that autism actually increases empathy to a point far greater than the empathy experienced by your average individual. The problem is that the brains of people without autism do not function in this way so it is impossible for them to understand fully. Communication issues also make it difficult for autistic people to explain the experience fully. I will try my best to explain how empathy affects me and hopefully this will help others to understand better.
By Aspie Insider8 years ago in Longevity
5+3: How to Try and Improve Your Day!
Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not some super genius girl with a health degree, or even a health enthusiast (I mean, I’m enthusiastic about health, but you get what I mean). Saying that – I’ve been trying to improve my positivity and daily well-being. These are some ways I do it.
By Katherine Ross8 years ago in Longevity
Sunrise! Sunset!
There is an old roadway tune from the musical called Fiddler on the Roof. I am not going to get into the entire play, but it has always found me drawn to one of its tunes, "Sunrise! Sunset!" Little did I realize, this tune showed me how I look at my life.
By Maurice Bernier8 years ago in Longevity
Best Ways to Deal with Stress
"Stress is caused by being 'here' but wanting to be 'there'." —Eckhart Tolle As a college student, stress is my middle name. We all deal with stress, and we all deal with it in our own ways. It can be hard to juggle all that life has to offer. Between school, work, the gym, kids, relationships, family, and friends, you might feel a little bit overwhelmed. No matter how stressful life may seem at times, there are steps we can take to help relieve that stress and relax.
By Brandon Glandt8 years ago in Longevity
What Is Vegan?
"Oh, I don't eat that...I'm VEGAN." No doubt you have heard that at least once in a restaurant or even with friends. It seems as if this word just popped up on the scene recently, and it would probably be considered trendy to eat vegan foods...anything for the Insta pics. But vegan and vegetarian ways of eating have been around as early as 500 B.C.E according to Time magazine. The term "Vegan" was manufactured in about 1944. Now what the heck is vegan?
By Ciéra Paige8 years ago in Longevity
What It's Like Living with Chronic Illness
I'm sitting here in hospital, just writing and waiting. I'm here for my girlfriend today, instead of me for once. Whilst watching all the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals rush past and going on their daily business. I just sit and think about all times I've asked for help and support from these professionals. These professionals or, let's face it, people. I can see how hard they work, too hard. It's really not fair on them and the patients. As I am someone who has pretty much suffered all my life from chronic illness, I have seen and been through the systems and professionals that so many other people who suffer with chronic illness endure. I bet you weren't aware of how bad it is for some people. Bet you didn't realise how hard it is to get support or help in all forms — medical, housing, jobs etc.
By Sarah Manley8 years ago in Longevity
I'm Walking
My story: For over a year, I walked every day for a couple of hours. No, I did not do that out of the bottom of my heart. I did it for a job delivering flyers and it was mandatory if I wanted money in my pocket. I did not realize the benefits of it until after, as I shed pounds, gained endurance, and toned muscle I never thought was possible before. All summer, all autumn, and throughout the winter months, I walked. I never complained. I simply got used to it. To this day, it still surprises me and I am proud to say that I have done this for over a year and a half!
By Lisa Palmer8 years ago in Longevity
