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Experience with an Unknown Chronic Illness
As I lay here at 5:41 am, I think about how much I try to take care of my health. From my late 20’s until now, I have experienced unexplained chronic pain. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia back in December of 2017. However, on top of that, by the time I hit my early 30’s…
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Why I feel like I have to hide my chronic pain and illness from people
I know I shouldn’t hide my pain and emotions because it’s not healthy to keep it all inside and bottled up. I personally don’t like to show others how much pain I am really in for fear of not being understood and hearing the dreaded comments such as, “Well, you look fine so you can’t…
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Days I Feel Like I had Enough
There are days. Sometimes many days. I feel angry 😠I feel unheardI feel unseen. It’s difficult and I’m trying to process all my thoughts at once. I love my fiancé. Which gives me a bigger sense of hope. However, empathy is what so many lack especially for others. I get it but when will I…
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Symptoms I get from Anxiety and Depression no one see at all
1. Hypnotic jerks – jerking awake as I fall asleep 2. Electric shock sensations through your head 3. Extreme wave of dizziness 4. Shooting pain 5. Numbness/tingling sensations throughout my body 6. A sudden wave of nausea 7. A disturbing intrusive thought(s) 8. A sudden intense muscle twitch/spasm 9. Ears ringing and ear pressure 10.…
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A story you don’t normally hear
I was always called ugly and unattractive. I was told I would never make it (as a woman). I was told that I was weird and crazy to want to be a graphic designer and artist as my career. I was always bullied for everything. Picked on and singled out. Even was bullied for wearing…