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Hi all. Hoping wellness. I do know, for a fact, weather affects mood. I have seasonal affective disorder ( SAD). My down times are fall & winter. I take antidepressants all year, &, even when it's a dreary summer day, I use my full spectrum light. Very helpful!!! Had depression all my adult life. Sucks, but does not define me. I'm Peggy first. What are others thoughts? Thx.

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@LizziB I have not tried Papaya leaf. The only thing in terms of diet I have found to help is to avoid alcohol and to decrease or avoid refined sugar. My platelets still drop but it seems not as much. My low platelets are due to auto-immune disease. My doctor however says there is nothing in terms of diet that helps. thanks, Lynette

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Pharmacist, Hela is a data scientist at Carenity. Using her scientific and medical knowledge, she supports various project managers to carry out real-life studies conducted with members of the community. A graduate of the Faculty of Pharmacy of Monastir in Tunisia, Hela holds a PharmD. After an internship as a market analyst at the Ministry of Public Health in Tunisia and an internship as an assistant diabetology product manager, she decided to complete a specialized master's degree in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Management at ESCP Business School. Hela joined Carenity in May 2022 as a data scientist after completing her end-of-study internship at Novartis as a junior product manager working with solutions for severe asthma. Through her various experiences in hospitals and pharmacies, Hela has had the opportunity to work closely with patients and has developed a deep knowledge of chronic diseases. 

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What our members have to say

These are quotes and opinions submitted by Carenity members. Here patients, their loved ones, and those interested in their health share their experiences and opinions about the Carenity forum and what they have learned from talking to other patients.

"People don't understand how difficult it is to have Crohn's. It's a relief to share my thoughts and worries with other patients who get me."

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Pete
Crohn's disease, Patient
28 years old

"Carenity has really helped me open up about my AS. I can always ask other patients for advice on my medications and treatments and I don't feel alone anymore."

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Kevin
Ankylosing spondylitis, Patient
64 years old

"I was diagnosed with RRMS when I was young and it has now progressed to SPMS. The transition has been difficult for me. Carenity gives me a chance to find support and advice."

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Julia
Multiple sclerosis, Patient
55 years old

"I've been in and out of depression for years and just need to talk about it with people who understand! It's great to have a place like Carenity to turn to where I can talk to other people who understand what it's like battling mental illness."

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Mark
Depression, Patient
44 years old

"My mother has MS and I've grown up seeing how it affects her. It's so painful to not be able to change it. I'm happy to have found ths site, so I can give advice and support to anyone with MS."

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Ashleigh
Multiple sclerosis, Relative
33 years old

"I was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia and I often feel that no one understands. At Carenity I have met so many other people with fibro. It’s nice to share with people who understand me."

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