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Chronically ill, but able to _______.
For me, I’m chronically ill, but I’m able to get up, put on some music, and dance if I feel like it!
I want to know, despite it all, what keeps you going? How do you cultivate happiness or hope in the big or little things that you do (or do not do) everyday? What makes you feel good to be alive?
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When you have an #autoimmunedisease like #lupus or #chronicfatiguesyndrome #fibromyalgia #rheumatoidarthritis #multiplesclerosis there is a huge disconnect between you and people around you because doesn’t matter how you communicate about your struggles with #chronicillness and #chronicpain there are always people who don’t understand what you are going through and, worse interpret it in a negative way that has nothing to do with the reality you are living in... But does it mean that you should shut down to protect yourself or should you allow yourself be vulnerable and express your feelings anyway? What do you think? P.S. I’d like to let you know that a reputable health company is giving away a FREE container of high quality premium protein and a FREE bottle of live potent probiotic. People who have impaired digestion, #fatigue #brainfog depression, #thyroid problems #autoimmune disease and low immunity often have protein deficiency due to poor nutrients digestion and malabsorption and impaired microbiome. This free high quality premium protein can provide nutrients that are often lacking in people with lupus and autoimmune disorders. And it provides 10-fold absorption. Free probiotic can help to strengthen the immune system and improve digestion. Both products can help to improve energy levels naturally and are truly free, no strings attached, worldwide shipping. You can get it via my website https://lupusselfhelp.com/free or just click the link in my instagram profile @lupusselfhelp <<<===clickable link
My life is the tunnel, and sometimes it can get discouraging y’all, not gonna lie. I don’t want to move along like I’m just making it from day to day - surviving. I want to feel like I’m actively living, like I’m THRIVING.
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I have an appointment with a new doctor today. I’m feeling anxious (hence why I’m up after 4am), but I’m excited for a fresh start. I’m hopeful I can get some answers about what’s going on with my body. I’m also working on a side project - @mexiqueerlife so stay tuned for it all! Go follow and support your fellow spoonie!
For anyone who feels unlovable due to their health, this message from @thechroniccommunity is for you:
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"A while ago I noticed a lot of people in the chronic illness community talking about a statement 'Dr.' Phil made on a recent episode of his show. In the episode he said, '100 out of 100 relationships that involve caregiving fail.'
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When I read that statement I was absolutely appalled. It brought up a lot of old fears I’d had. Fears like: Will anyone ever want to be in a relationship with someone that’s sick? Will I be burden?
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I started reading the stories from the hashtag #100outof100 and it absolutely made my heart smile. I encourage you to read them too!
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There are people out there that will love you despite all the challenges you face. And if you’re in a relationship that’s strained because of your illness, THAT IS NOT YOUR FAULT.
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You are a beautiful person that is worthy of love and your illness will never change that. Always remember that."
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