People with chronic illnesses share how TikTok changed their lives for the better, and what a potential ban could mean for them and their communities.
Once upon a time, TikTok was just a quirky little app, essentially a place to learn trendy dances. But that has changed, and dramatically so: The social media platform is now a massive hub of information—with one billion monthly users worldwide, including 170 million in the US alone. Anyone and everyone can find content that appeals to their interests, whether they’re an anime fanatic, pottery pundit, passionate foodie, or holiday decor fiend.
” Becky Lyons, 27, of Washington, used to work as a site director for a daycare until her postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome became too debilitating and unpredictable to manage. She was able to cope with her dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and blurry vision for about five years until a bout of COVID made it all worse in 2022. “I loved working with kids, but my body didn’t allow me to be active with them and I had to call out a lot,” Lyons tells SELF.
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