Depersonalization quotes3/18/2023 ![]() I wanted to be on the playground, not sick in bed. I love this quote because it reminds me not to take anything for granted, even simply waking up in the morning.įrom childhood to adulthood, I harbored resentment toward my body for not cooperating with the life I wanted to live. One of the most valuable coping skills I use when I’m having a bad day is finding appreciation for the smallest things. My life may not be perfect, but I am blessed.” - Unknown I woke up with some aches and pains, but I woke up. I don’t have everything that I want, but I do have all I need. Share on Pinterest “I’ve seen better days, but I’ve also seen worse. It helped me to believe in myself and begin to see myself as a ‘strong’ person, rather than all of the things that I told myself I was because of my chronic illnesses. This quote has always encouraged me to recognize my own strength. “You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it.” - Unknown Making it to the next day felt impossible.īut it wasn’t the end, and I have always, always made it through. There have been so many times that I’ve felt like I’d never feel better than how I did in that moment. This is one of my favorite quotes because it offers so much hope. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.” - John Lennon Like this quote says, having the courage to let go of the false sense of control is vital.Īll we can do to be at peace in the face of an incurable illness is to let it be and know that it’s not all entirely in our control. The pain and suffering that came with thinking about what my diagnoses would mean for my future was overwhelming and made me feel like I had absolutely no control of my life. One of the happiest moments in life may be when you find the courage to let go of what you can’t change.” - UnknownĪccepting that my illness is not going away ( lupus currently doesn’t have a cure) was one of the most difficult things I’ve ever had to do. And I know I can get through it without anyone showing me how it’s done first. ![]() I’ve had to go about doing certain things differently than most people for a long time - one of the most recent being graduating college a full year late.Īt times, I felt inadequate in comparison to my peers, but I realized that I’m not on their path, I’m on mine. I keep this quote in mind often when I get stuck playing the comparison game. “My path may be different, but I am not lost” - Unknown So, I started to make signs to put on my walls and mirrors, and filled them with words that helped to pull me out of the mindset I had been in for my entire life. I needed constant reminders to help me accept my reality, practice gratitude, and remind me that it was okay to feel the way that I did. Quotes, mottos, and mantras ended up playing a huge role in this transformation. Instead of feeling destroyed by chronic illness, I wanted to find a way to feel fulfilled. Several years ago, I committed to changing my life in a positive way. ![]() It took a huge toll on my mental and physical health, especially because flares of my autoimmune disease are triggered by stress. I went through most of my life feeling isolated, lonely, and angry because of the way my life was consumed by my illnesses. I didn’t think I could ever feel as supported and at peace as I am now. This is one person’s story.įeeling adequately supported when you have a chronic illness may seem unattainable, especially since chronic illnesses are long-lasting and can significantly impact your life. Health and wellness touch each of us differently.
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