originally posted on 13-07-2015 9:03 PM

Hey @wooli3 !

 

Welcome to ReachOut, it's great that you can share your experiences with us! The sessions at the MS society sounds great! 

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:49 PM

and living with a mental illness or another "hidden" illness is pretty difficult because people think you're ok when you're not.

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:51 PM

@j95 my response to you mentioning invisible illness!

 

 

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:54 PM

I have no idea what I'd say, I'd just hang around if they needed me for anything! Be that physical support system

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:54 PM

stuff it's probably important not to say is: "feel better" or you'll get better!

 

the thing with chronic illness is that it is long term and while we'd love to just "BE BETTER" or "GET BETTER" we can't always do that when we want to.

 

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:59 PM

hahaha @lanejane that picture is... Intense to say the least 😛

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:56 PM

That just went from 0 to 100 real quick @lanejane!

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:52 PM

soooo true! @lanejane

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:38 PM

Shock, anger, jump to the worse possible conclusions (so many people Google their condition the moment they get their diagnosis which does nothing to help), self doubt (will I be able to get through this) and just general worry

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:41 PM

jumping to conclusions... so true. @ErinsAntics never even thought about that until just then. but something i often do!

 

i find out bad news and im like OMG MY LIFE IS GOING TO BE SHIT FOREVER.... but really, it's not!!!

 

it's just me freaking out and not thinking rationally.

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:30 PM

@j95 is in the house

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:33 PM

I think there are times when you really notice the struggle. For me I really noticed my Dyspraxia when I was sitting my drivers test and during PE at school. I also notice my anxiety during new situations and there are days when it will flare up.

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:37 PM

@ErinsAntics good point. sometimes an illness can show up unexpecdetly when we are trying new things... or it can just flare up at times when it feels like it.

 

how tough is that? means we need to have some good coping mechanisms in place i think....

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:45 PM

What are common reactions when someone who has been diagnosed with an illness and why might they experience these reactions?

 

• Worried
• Scared
• Angry
• Curious
• Stressed
• Anxious

They might experience these reactions and more because they are uneducated or uncertain about their future with their illness or how it will affect them.

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:40 PM

I see a pysch regulary for my anxiety and for my Dyspraxia I just remind myself that its not my fault and focus on what I can do. The surgery has fixed my speech but not my co-ordination and I am also on medication for my anxiety which really helps.

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:40 PM

Q3.

I think these emotions like sadness and worry may be a reaction to the unknown in a large part. And potentially even a reaction to the stigma of illness in general.

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:20 PM

it sounds like a few of us on here have experience with illness - of all different sorts. it's cool that we can come together and talk about it though. i bet it wasn't always this easy to connect with others sharing similar experiences!

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:16 PM

Hey @FootyFan26 !

 

Thanks for joining the chat tonight! You really seem to know your stuff! 

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:17 PM

Honestly that was a total guess @OrangeOliver

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:06 PM

Some illnesses that I can think of are mental illnesses like depression or anxiety! These can be long-term and life changing for a lot of people.

 

Also I think of illnesses like cancer, diabetes, epilepsy and even asthma!

 

Found this pic which I rekon seems pretty relevant!

 

 

 

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:09 PM

Did any of our RO users watch Jordan's story (video posted above)?

 

I found it really interesting. It affected a lot of Jordan's life and schooling but she seems like such a strong person.

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:08 PM

I think things like depression and anxiety are super crucial illnesses, especially for young people! They can be so silent and can go unnoticed!

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:12 PM

so true @OrangeOliver - some of the most crucial stuff goes unnoticed and its important to make sure we are aware of any changes in our mood of physical self.

originally posted on 13-07-2015 8:08 PM

haha that image feels really true sometimes... well i guess people often break them down into physical and mental illness..... (and that divide causes lots of issues actually!)