Support for those with invisible Illnesses

brokenfragilethings asked: I just discovered this blog, and I've fallen in love. It's lovely to find people who share the common thread of something so terrible like an invisible illness, and to realize that there's other people experiencing things like people not quite fully understanding. I have juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in all my joints, my personal disease isn't anywhere near as critical as a lot of the diseases I've seen on here, but it's still hard and it's nice to see words of encouragement up. Much love! :)

I’m glad I’ve been able to offer some sort of support at least! <3

I’ve also received your submission and I’ll be sure to post it! Much love to you also, and don’t worry that your condition’s not as critical as some, all spoonies are welcome here <3

Anonymous asked: Oh my goodness. I've been sick for two extremely long years and I've felt so alone with all this and no one understands because "I don't look sick." I'm so glad I've found this blog. FINALLY people who understand what it's like to be chronically ill! Thank you so much. :)

It’s no problem! I know that feeling all too well <3 If you ever need to talk about anything, feel free to drop me an ask :)

And I hope you’re having more good days than bad days, and feeling as good as you can with your illness <3

Anonymous asked: Perfect blog is perfect. This sums up so much of what I go through <3

Oh goodness, thank you <3 I hope it stays that way! C:

Anonymous asked: I've only just started following you and I think this tumblr is great! I feel guilty for following though because my 'condition' is not as bad as others on here, but can anyone share their frustration in doctors not being able to find out what is wrong with you??? I am 20, female and have had severe nausea for 2 years in my upper stomach and have had so many tests done and no specialist nor doctor can find out what is wrong with me. Ugh can anyone relate??

Hey there! I’m glad you like it, and I’m really sorry for my current inactivity, sometimes blogging about illness can be pretty stressful. 

But hey, it doesn’t matter how severe your condition is, everyone’s welcome here <3 And don’t worry, I think quite a few people can relate, and I know how awful it is. I was 14 when I started to get really ill, I was missing loads of school and I could hardly do anything, I kept going to my GP and she told me every time  that I was just ‘being a teenager’.

Eventually, I went to the hospital and found out I had a kidney disease that I really needed to be treated for.

It’s horrible when you know there’s something wrong, and people aren’t listening, and I really hope you find someone who will listen and take you seriously, because it’s not fair you should have to suffer without knowing what’s wrong. 

And as for tests, sometimes they’re just not looking for the right thing. Just keep persevering!

I wish you all the best <3

Charlotte

xx

hannahinunderland:

Those days when you wake up feeling good, but then your illness kicks you in the face and you feel like dying. 

(Source: crystal-panda, via chronically-something)

I have no idea how I’ve managed to go so long being Chronically Ill without fully understanding The Spoon Theory.

And I have to say, I love it! Ir’s so difficult having to limit what I do in a day when I’m so desperate to be as active as I was before I got my illness, and it could be a good way to explain to other people how I feel.