"How I Survived Survival Mode:" Hay's Autoimmune Vasculitis & Behcet's Disease Story

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions of near-death experiences, medical trauma and decisions about quality of life versus prolonging life, which may be a sensitive topic for those triggered by the topic of ending life.  If you are having a mental health crisis or are struggling with suicidal thoughts, in the US you may call “988” for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline which is staffed 24 hours a day. Hay shares raw wisdom from her autoimmune vasculitis journey, from days of living breath to breath in survival mode to learning to live life to its fullest within constraints. Hay and Cheryl urge fellow chronic illness warriors to resist trying to fit their experience into a tidy narrative and instead ride the waves of uncertainty.  While extremely challenging, Hay notes that “deep calls unto deep”, allowing shared humanity and connections based on what unites us all. For full episode show notes and links, please go to the show page on the Arthritis Life Website at: https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife... MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: All content found on Arthritis Life public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. EPISODE SPONSORS: Rheum to THRIVE, a community support & education program Cheryl created to help people with rheumatic disease go from overwhelmed, confused and alone to confident, supported and connected. Join the waitlist for the next group, which starts in March 2023, and learn more at: https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife... **FIND MORE ARTHRITIS TIPS AND LIFE HACKS on Cheryl’s website: https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife... **STAY CONNECTED ON: Arthritis Life Instagram:   / arthritis_life_cheryl   Arthritis Life Tiktok:   / arthritislife   Arthritis Life Facebook Page:   / arthritislife   Cheryl’s Twitter:   / realcc   Arthritis Life Facebook Group:   / arthritislifepodcastandsupport   ** ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP: Join Rheum to THRIVE, a support group & education program Cheryl created to help people with rheumatic disease go from overwhelmed, confused and alone to confident, supported and connected: https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife... ** Learn how confidently manage pain, fatigue, social and emotional life with RA in my “RA Roadmap” self-paced course: https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife... **Medical disclaimer: All content found on Arthritis Life public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.