When asked about her condition, one member consistently responds:
"I have had a difficult journey but have become such a kinder, wiser person in the process."
Which reaffirms: Yes, it is possible to take out something positive from our conditions, including our illnesses and experiences!
How about you? What life lessons have you learned from having your illness? It may be a struggle, but has it helped you develop certain qualities that make your life (and those around you) more meaningful?
I've learnt to appreciate what i have around me and the love which comes with it besides lovely friends over the internet :)
I've learned to listen to my body. Doctors would always brush me off and say I was fine, but I continued to listen to my body and push for answers. Not only that, but when it comes to listening to when I need to rest, use heat, stress relief, etc. I used to just plow through things and ignore the signals my body would send, but now I know better.
Yes, indeed, Ballerina8876! The discipline performance artists have tend to push their body to the limit, until it tells them: "Hey!"
Ballerina8876 said:
I've learned to listen to my body. Doctors would always brush me off and say I was fine, but I continued to listen to my body and push for answers. Not only that, but when it comes to listening to when I need to rest, use heat, stress relief, etc. I used to just plow through things and ignore the signals my body would send, but now I know better.
Isn't it wonderful how our conditions become eye openers, Tez_20?
Tez_20 said:
I've learnt to appreciate what i have around me and the love which comes with it besides lovely friends over the internet :)
Armando,
Tell me about it and my neuro or rheumo had better get ready for years i've took seizures meds and lastnight found out they cause Ataxia so i want testing, as i have symptoms it causes and i keep putting it down to my muscle atrophy and seizures.
I still believe there's hidden issues about myself :)
Armando Abrero said:
Isn't it wonderful how our conditions become eye openers, Tez_20?
Tez_20 said:I've learnt to appreciate what i have around me and the love which comes with it besides lovely friends over the internet :)
I have learned so much on this journey but the main thing is my body is in control and I'm just here for the ride...