by Susan Varno

My head was pounding, my jaw hurt, and I had slept badly again. Dragging myself to my desk, I reached for the computer’s “on” button. After popping an aspirin, I started writing. If you ever feel this bad, you should go back to bed and take care of yourself. But what if your illness lasts for weeks or years? I’ve had health problems for the past ten years, ever since something went wrong during a sinus surgery. I’ve discovered coping strategies, and I’ve talked to writer friends of mine about their health problems. Here is what I’ve learned.

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