Hey, y’all! Maybe you’ve been invited to a holiday gathering, but you’re not up to going because of pain and illness.😩 Perhaps you would love to make your famous holiday candy but don’t have the energy. Or someone in your family may be graduating, but it would be too much on your body to attend the function.
For many of us living with chronic illnesses, scenarios like these are not uncommon. Although we may really want to participate in these fun festivities, we must also choose what is best for our bodies, which means putting ourselves first.
This is where setting up boundaries is in order. It’s making sure that you are cared for, that your needs are being met, ahead of others. It is choosing self over what Aunt Sally will say if you don’t show up. Sometimes not being involved is the loving and kind thing to do for oneself!💕
And you don’t always owe someone an excuse as to why you aren’t coming. You can say that you would love to attend but you won’t be available and send your love. And that’s a wrap!💥
Finally, I know that there can be some extra pressure to participate and do things during this busy holiday season, but you don’t always have to be there physically. You can be there in spirit and at the same time rest your body. Also, there will be other future opportunities in which you can participate. So put those boundaries in place and love on yourself! Wendy❤️ #ChronicFatigue #Fibromyalgia #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MultipleChemicalSensitivity #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #ChronicEpsteinBarrVirus
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