For most people with an immunodeficiency, it’s a relief to finally obtain a specific diagnosis. Yet, while there may be a certain satisfaction to finally labeling the disease, almost everyone has to learn to cope with their diagnosis. [More]

For many in the IG community, goal setting gets put on the back burner as urgent health demands require every last bit of energy and attention. Still, there are some “S.M.A.R.T.” goal-setting techniques that even those with chronic illness can incorporate to help make the most of 2013. [More]

Stress is like a toxic, odorless gas that unknowingly overtakes its victims little by little until they succumb to its effects. Since you can’t avoid all causes of stress, here are some suggestions from the Mayo Clinic for how you can “dispose” of stress. [More]

This week we pause to think about what we are grateful for. Before we tuck into the turkey and stuffing, it is helpful to become mindful of our many blessings, even in the face of great challenges. How do you give thanks? What are you thankful for? [More]

Why do some people seem to remain calm in the face of disaster, while others seem to fall apart? People who are able to keep their cool have what psychologists call resilience. The good news is, with a little effort, anyone can become more resilient. [More]

Have you ever been treated rudely because of your illness? Did you turn the other cheek or confront the offender? This blogger encounters mockery in a public place then second guess how she handles it. [More]

Are you more worried about what your doctor thinks of you than you are about the quality of care you are receiving? If so, you may have “good patient syndrome,” a condition that can be bad for your health! [More]

Our Essay Contest grand prize winner Patricia Carroll shares how overcoming her fear of getting into a pool for physical therapy set her free from a host of fears she’d been living with since her diagnosis. [More]