I can relate to being sick and to suffering. A few years ago, I spent nearly a year barely able to move, struggling with joint and back problems. During that time, I fell into depression because of my health, and I read a lot to pass the time. I also quickly grew bored of TV and Xbox. So, I created a fantasy world in my mind, a place where I could escape for a while. Everything in this world was vivid and detailed, right down to the type of picture I had hanging on the wall. Looking back, I truly believe this fantasy world saved both my life and my real world.
Thank you for your brutal, raw honesty. So many of us who are chronically ill feel these things - thank you for creating a safe space to discuss these thoughts and challenge them.
Writing on the surface level brought up so much for me. I think there will be more focused in this space + I would love to invite others into the conversation and change the narrative on how we as patients are forced to advocate for ourselves when in fact it is others JOB to do so.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
I can relate to being sick and to suffering. A few years ago, I spent nearly a year barely able to move, struggling with joint and back problems. During that time, I fell into depression because of my health, and I read a lot to pass the time. I also quickly grew bored of TV and Xbox. So, I created a fantasy world in my mind, a place where I could escape for a while. Everything in this world was vivid and detailed, right down to the type of picture I had hanging on the wall. Looking back, I truly believe this fantasy world saved both my life and my real world.
Thank you for your brutal, raw honesty. So many of us who are chronically ill feel these things - thank you for creating a safe space to discuss these thoughts and challenge them.
Writing on the surface level brought up so much for me. I think there will be more focused in this space + I would love to invite others into the conversation and change the narrative on how we as patients are forced to advocate for ourselves when in fact it is others JOB to do so.