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The five worst symptoms of chronic illness, explained.

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5 of the Worst Chronic Illness Symptoms

Guilt.

We’re always asking, “Is this my fault for being sick?”

“I’m not trying hard enough, am I?”
“Is this my fault that my friend got mad that I had to cancer?”
Grief.

We grieve over the lives we’ve lost, our healthy lives that we lived before we became chronically ill.

Anxiety and “What Ifs.”

We get anxious over things like new treatment plans, going out in public, going to school, even eating because of how our bodies might react.

Fatigue

It doesn’t go away with extra rest or sleep. It’s consistent, always there and make us incapable of performing simple daily activities.”

Brain Fog.

It’s annoying, embarrassing, and saddening. We could be having a conversation with you, the suddenly stop mid-sentence.

So yes, this is why we are warriors.

Originally published: May 23, 2017
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