Hello friends!
I hope you're feeling amazing! (or at least not completely terrible).
Today's post is about how people suck. And to be clear, this is not all people. Some people are amazing. But it only takes a few negative people to mess up your head or upset you.
The problem with people is they don't know what they don't know. I understand that's an obvious comment to make, but it's true. If you've never had glandular fever or post viral malaise or any other invisible illness it's easy to be ignorant.
Here are a few of the comments that used to - and occasionally still do - get to me the most.
"My friend/relative had glandular fever and after 6 weeks they were fine."
"You're just being lazy."
"Why aren't you trying harder?"
"Well, you made it to the gym yesterday. Are you sure you're not faking it?"
These, amongst many other comments I've not included, only happen because of ignorance. Simply because people do not understand.
Rather than getting annoyed with people I'm now trying to take this as an opportunity to educate people (and myself).
If you find that you're struggling to explain why your energy levels deplete so rapidly, my go to is always spoon theory It's a great tool.
If you're playing and competing in a sport like I am, make your teammates aware of what's going on with you! It's better that they know you're not smashing endurance drills so you can last to the end of training, not because your fitness has dropped. Try your best to answer any questions individuals might have about it.
The most important (and sometimes most challenging) thing is to trust yourself. Remember that you know what's best for your body. If someone accuses you of being lazy, forget about it. You know you're not. Not everyone's 100% is the same.
Remember friends, stay smiling!
As before, if you need someone to rant to, cry to, shout at, feel free to send me an email jezilynmartyn@gmail.com.
Stay strong fellow sickies!
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