Hello beautiful people :)
For people who are chronically ill, keeping an optimistic outlook can be tough. Illness is scary and forces us to deal with pain, limited movement, other people judging us, insensitive doctors and rattling when we walk down the street because we take so many tablets. All of that is pretty tough, so I am not surprised when someone cannot feel positive all of the time when coping with Fibromyalgia.
When I’m having a Fibro flare and the pain consumes my every moment it’s difficult to avoid negative thinking. Sometimes I want to be able to say that it sucks being in pain all of the time, having symptoms of someone twice my age and also missing out on activities that other people take for granted. And sometimes I just feel like screaming at the world: Why is life so unfair? Why me? Why do I have to take so many Opioids just to get through the day? I wish I could do the things I could do in the past! – simple stuff like having a bath instead of a shower (I can’t get out of the bath on my own), kneeling down, walking up the stairs without having to rest, being able to get out of bed without struggling, the list could go on. But that kind of negativity only depresses me. Finding a balance between acting falsely buoyant and feelings of despair is perhaps what we need to aim for. Being hopeful and optimistic can help us get through the pain and illness.
Take one day at a time, and celebrate each completed day, for that is an accomplishment in itself.
We need loved ones who can listen when we are emotionally low. People who are ill need friends and family who can tolerate hearing about all kinds of feelings – both negative and positive. You can also join a Facebook Fibromyalgia support group or a forum, and talk to people who understand your pain.
Laugh when you can, smile at the simplest pleasures, be good to yourself and find at least one positive in your day. Most importantly, don’t let Fibromyalgia take your sense of humour!
Keep smiling :)
Claire
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Claire, this is fantastic and I look forward to reading more. Well done Xx
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Thanks Rachel :) Have a lovely day xx
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Inspirational stuff Claire….well done you! :) x
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Your posts…well, your whole blog is so inspirational. You are raising awareness of Fibromyalgia but you are so incredibly positive. As I have told you before, I have Crohn’s Disease which has similar symptoms and your posts help me feel like I’m not alone.
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Thank you so much, you’ve made my day :) Keep smiling xx
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It is one of those illnesses that just isnt spoken about enough so that people understand it x
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So true Rachel but hopefully I can do my bit to raise awareness x
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