Do I look sick? This is the face of an invisible chronic illness.
Inspired by indisposedandundiagnosed
20th December 2015, my wedding day – 1 week out of hospital
January 17th – 1 day post-laparoscopy
May 2015, surviving on heavy pain meds
End of May 15 – Pain umanageable, triggers SVT
In half of the photos in the post, you wouldn’t even know that I was in severe pain- taking drugs such as Tramadol or Oromorph just to be able to stand upright. In the other half, it is plainly obvious that something is not right. When I hear: “But you don’t look sick”, something inside me shrivels up, like I have to prove that I’m ill, as if I don’t struggle enough each day…
Let’s see your picture; what is the face of chronic illness?
A xo
Chronic Writer 
This looks um very similar to my recent post!
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Yes, when I read the end and it said ‘encourage you to post similar photo’ I thought why not spread this around?! People should know how it is! Your blog is really something. X
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Oh god! 😣 looking now, it looks like I’ve taken your idea- which wasn’t my intention at all!! I’ve mentioned you in the post now, if that’s ok? So sorry about that! Would you rather I delete? X
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Oh yes! Sorry people usually tag me in it – so it links to the original.
But it’s okay.
Thanks for your kind words. I hope it does something for the community
Even something little! xx have a great day
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Wow I’m the exact same. I made a Facebook status today about how I hate when people ask why I don’t look sick.
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