“It is incredibly frustrating to constantly have to work on maintaining a reasonable level of comfort on a good day. It requires so much time, energy, and effort. I often feel like I have to be on top of things all the time, but my body and mind don’t always cooperate. This is one of the most frustrating aspects of dealing with chronic illness.
At the end of each day, even on good days, there’s the added burden of dealing with the mental and emotional challenges that come along with it. There’s immense pressure to do so much just to maintain or experience a good day with a chronic illness. This exerts an incredible amount of pressure on your mental state.
There have been days when I feel like my brain is working in overdrive and overtime, leaving me physically exhausted. It’s as if my brain has run a marathon, and I struggle to catch up. Dealing with this internally is incredibly frustrating.
You are not alone in this struggle. I want you to recognize how strong you are. A healthy individual wouldn’t be able to handle the level of pain and challenges that we face every single day.”
The pain is real! 
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