It is even harder because you can‘t see what is wrong. I know. There is no broken arms, head in bandages, swollen eyes, or legs covered in stitches for you to see and be reminded of the discomfort the person must be in. All you see is someone who looks perfectly normal but refusing to do normal things. It goes way beyond that, trust me.
Anybody who has ever tried to write, work, or complete any project when they are extremely tired will have an idea of what I am talking about. Ability to focus will be nearly impossible, most of the words written won’t make sense. The mental function will be extremely slow. Yes, that is the life of people with fibromyalgia.
To really understands how it works you have to be in the same situation or similar situation. There are days that the pain is just too much that I just stay in bed and cry. There are days that the pain is manageable and I get things done. Either way the pain is always present.
I still catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror sometimes and wished I had my slim stature again but this thought is always quickly banished and replaced with a more healthier thought.
My self- confidence benefited a lot as I see my progress. A reminder that I am not doing too badly. I have seen improvements in my self-esteem and self-worth. And people’s negative opinions don’t affect me as much as before. I also criticize myself less. Because I know that despite my challenges I am not totally useless.
What you get on my blog are not the usual copy and paste work you see on most blogs. I write my posts based on research and personal experiences.
I am a fibromyalgia Warrior, that means I live with constant pain and it’s associated problems. I am not going to explain anymore why I can’t do some activities. I am tired of explaining myself out of guilt to people who refused to understand.
Looking good is a mood booster for everyone, whether you are a Chronic Illness Warrior or not. Foods can help too. Wondering how? Read here…
I think what most people don’t know about Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain is that you can be fine one minute and totally sick the next minute. One of my main reasons for writing about Invisible illness is this.
Yes, you can hear me loud and clear. I am a successful woman. Here is my claim to success. Read here.
