Why Not Me?

June 6th, 2009

Finding some peace with your chronic illness is not easy. It took me literally years to come to terms with the pain I deal with day after day. I went through the why me’s and being in plain old denial. It took a while just to look myself in the face as I only saw the illness, not what’s below the surface. I guess it hit me harder because I had so many plans for my life. Recently, I heard something on TV that really got me to thinking about my illness. The man said instead of saying why me, we need to say why not me. And then you need to figure out what you’re going to do with the illness. Ya, it’s easier to roll around in my own misery instead of picking up my boot straps and dealing with the illness. I’m now in the process of putting myself back together after years of depression and denial. This is something hard to share, but if it helps one person to cope with a chronic illness or any other obstacle that comes their way I’ve achieved something. So I’m off to stay away from the Why Me’s, what are you going to do?

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6 Responses to “Why Not Me?”

Justin on June 6, 2009 4:56 pm
Good call on the citizen watches. Those are among my favorite! Watches are one of those timeless gifts, much like diamonds for the gals

J
chronicchick on June 6, 2009 11:44 pm
Justin,
Thanks for the comment. Yeah, a lot of girls love diamonds, like men and their tools.
Sue (aka LupusRanting) on June 16, 2009 11:29 am
Sometimes it’s SO HARD to pull yourself up when dealing with chronic illness and depression. All I can tell you is that I understand because I’ve been dealing with the same stuff. You’re right about not seeing yourself below the surface of your illness! It’s quite the challenge. Will keep you in my prayers.

xoxo
Sue
chronicchick on June 18, 2009 11:19 pm
Sue,
Thanks for the kind words. Its very difficult to get past the illness that’s for sure. Its a strugle everyday.
Abby on June 30, 2009 1:43 am
Read this true story about a lady in California who was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia over 8 years ago and who went on a quest to conquer it and she won.

True Story. Not a sales pitch.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/16947499/THEREs-HOPE-Anitas-Fibromaylgia-Story
chronicchick on July 4, 2009 11:24 pm
Thanks for sharing the story, I’m sure others will enjoy reading it too.