“More real” made me laugh because I also say that when describing my symptoms. Then I start questioning does that even make sense, then I blame it on word confusion. Ha

This is a great post. Not an exaggeration, I have just about every one of these symptoms written on my own notes. It’s hard to believe when you say them out loud but to see someone else’s list gives me comfort that I’m not alone.

It’s hard and frustrating to live an unpredictable life not knowing from one minute, hour, day or week how you’re going to feel. There are so many versions of myself in one body, I never know who is going to show up. I miss the old predictable, productive, healthy me.

Darn, the story of why I’m single in one sentence. 🥲

While in the shower, I feel like I can scrub away the sickness and breathe better because of the steam. The minute I’m done, nose starts running, and I’m wiping it on the towel before drying my body. Then I have to decide if I should wipe snot all over me, or freeze trying to get clean towel.

lol this is perfect!

This is hilarious! Just ordered the shirt! Can’t wait to wear it! 🤣

I keep telling myself pain is pain for everyone. But deep down it hurts because how can achy knees get more sympathy than a chronically ill/chronically pain filled body. It’s not the attention I want, it’s to be believed and treated the same way as someone who complains about common aches and pain.

Reading this as I’m already frustrated with the med assistant who checked me in. Her: why are you here..?
Me: symptoms
Her: what??!! 😵‍💫
Me: 😒 long story, get me the doctor