Do you have a friend going through a rough time, a family member in distress or suffering from an invisible illness? And this person chooses to confide in you? You are so scared of doing or saying the wrong thing or adding more to the person’s problem. Relax!
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.
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…
Yes, you can hear me loud and clear. I am a successful woman. Here is my claim to success. Read here.
If you don’t have Fibromyalgia or suffer from Chronic Pain or any invisible illnesses for that matter, I pray you never get to find out how draining these conditions are on those who suffer from them
Remember, early diagnosis means early treatment. Early treatment means it may not turn into something big, or worse; not treatable. Talk to someone close to you. Choose someone you are sure will understand and gives you a shoulder to lean on. We all breakdown at one point or another.
The stereotype for someone with mental Illness is someone who is unable to function normally, can’t care for herself, can’t have intelligent conversations. All these are far from the truth. It is not a proper representation of all cases of mental illness. Read more….
Am I correct in saying most of the people living with Fibromyalgia also have anxiety? I think so anyway, all fellow fibro-warriors I have had the privilege of discussing with suffer from anxiety.
I wont say I am funny. I think I am just one of those people who don’t take themselves too seriously. I tends to make a joke of things to make it easier to bear. This is one of the reasons, I think, I get along with a lot of people.
