Life with Chronic Pain and Illness
Life with chronic pain and illness is difficult, and it’s important to remember some key truths about chronic illness:
- First and foremost, chronic illness is not your fault!
- It’s okay to be overwhelmed and scared, particularly when chronic illness involves so many unknowns.
- You can do everything “right” and still be sick. (Refer back to the first item on the list!)
- You are not a burden because you are sick.
- Needing help isn’t a sign of weakness.
- Resting is not a sign of laziness.Â
- You are not a failure because you are sick.
If you live with chronic pain and illness, you are doing the best you can in a body that is not always cooperative. If all you did today was wake up and make it through the day, that’s enough! You are enough, just as you are.
I hope you have a low-pain day.
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