Sometimes we forget when we look at a picture of someone smiling that it took only a few seconds to take that picture, how is the rest of that person’s day like?
Our attitudes and behaviour are contributing to the healing or non-healing of vulnerable people. Most of these people try so hard not to complain or show the level of their anguish just so you don’t consider them a liability. And when it gets too much and they finally voice out, what do they get? Read more…
I think most of us won’t mind the medications and it’s numerous negative effects if only it stopped the pain. But it doesn’t, the best is to take the edge off the pain.
Stop telling people with invisible Illnesses to keep praying. Believe me, most of them are doing that already. Be of help by helping them get through day to day activities with care and respect. Chat with them. Walk with them. Respect them. Do fun things together. Make them feel like a person. Make them understand you are hanging out with them because you want to, not because you have to.
My face hurts, my eyes water, the glare from everything makes my head hurts. My ear rings and echoes. I am a mess! Read more
Most of us with health issues build walls around us as a protective measure against being considered a liability. So please make it your job to knock the walls down and assure us that you care.
Now, I want to talk to people who may be wondering what Chronic Pain is, or suspect they may have Chronic Pain.
Did you know that one of the saddest parts of living with chronic pain or any long-term illness is seeing your nearest and dearest getting tired of you and your never ending sickness?
You have to make a conscious effort to create time and do something that really makes you happy. Happiness don’t just come organically, we have to seek it out.
I write openly about it not because I want pity or seek attention. I know of many better ways to get attention than talking about my chronic condition. Pity is not my thing. Those who know me, know I can’t stand people pitying me.