Chronic illness is a struggle for thousands of people across the country. Often these illnesses are invisible.
Anna Susser is a 17-year-old high school senior who lives with several invisible illnesses including arthritis, hyperthyroidism, depression, anxiety and anemia. We asked her to share her experience living with these illnesses and what it’s like when others can’t relate to how she feels.
Dr. Lois Krahn, a psychiatrist based at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, provided a broader perspective on what it’s like for people living with invisible illnesses.