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chronically ill advocate and ally insta: @candidlychronic Let's share our experiences and talk about chronic illnesses and pain 🌈

[Di @candidlychronic]

I think people forget when chronically ill, there are so many ups and downs and unpredictable situations and symptoms we deal with that once things calm down, there is so much to process. It’s never easy and consistently ongoing to process our reality.

[Di @candidlychronic]

For f*ck sake, can all these man children please grow up?

[Di @candidlychronic]

Chronic illnesses cause us to have many challenges. Including, not being able to drive in pain, missing appointments and friendship meet-ups. We miss out on special moments with loved ones. And most of all… having a chronic illness is inconvenient for everyone else 😉

[Di @candidlychronic]

Having chronic illness(es) is completely out of our control. We can’t predict when we will get a flare up… it just happens, usually. Please be patient if plans need to be changed or cancelled. We’re doing our best, I promise.

[Di @candidlychronic]

You’re allowed to do whatever is best for your physical and mental health. Whether that’s leaving a toxic relationship, missing out /cancelling plans, saying “no” to anyone if you don’t have the capacity to do much more. You’re allowed to do what’s best for YOU!

[Di @candidlychronic]

I met rent, THANK YOU! I need some basic hygiene things and will continue leaving this up until my job interview goes well and is a done deal bc I need help financially rn and asking is hard, but here we are.

[Di @candidlychronic]

If anyone can help financially or retweet, it would mean a lot. Rent is due tomorrow, July 3rd. I’m struggling, but hopefully not for much longer as I have a possible job and praying it doesn’t fall through!

[Di @candidlychronic]

If anyone can help financially or retweet, it would mean a lot. Rent is due tomorrow, July 3rd. I’m struggling, but hopefully not for much longer as I have a possible job and praying it doesn’t fall through!

[Di @candidlychronic]

Looking good doesn’t correlate with feeling good. Those of us w chronic illnesses & pain know how to hide our symptoms very, very well. Be kind.

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[Di @candidlychronic]

Can we please not be toxic and tell chronically ill people their needs and life are a nuisance to you? Like, stop. Most of life is out of our control - we do the best we can each day and that’s enough.

[Di @candidlychronic]

Just because we CAN do something, like going out for brunch, hanging with family, going to a summer cookout or other things we enjoy does NOT mean we aren’t suffering with pain + symptoms the entire time, because we are. #chronicillness #chronicpain

[Di @candidlychronic]

Stop telling those of us with chronic illness(es) we need to “push through” or “get on with life”. This is unhelpful and harmful “advice” (if you can call it that). Pushing through is something we already do. & “Getting on with life” isn’t something we have the luxury of doing!

[Di @candidlychronic]

When you’re chronically ill and feel like you can’t even rely on the medical system for quality or even semi-quality help, it feels v lonely and often a helpless feeling takes over. Who is supposed to help us if not the medical professionals — even symptom management they fail at

[Di @candidlychronic]

Being chronically ill with all invisible illnesses, there’s a lot you don’t see. You don’t see the amount of physical pain I’m in, the swelling under my socks and shoes, the extra effort it takes to get through the day. Be gentle with yourself and others. We’re all doing our best

[Di @candidlychronic]

When I tell someone I’m chronically ill and they say “well, it could be a lot worse”, yes Susan, it could also be a hell of a lot better, too. Let’s not compare how bad each other has it and instead have compassion and empathy💛

[Di @candidlychronic]

Big PSA: People with invisible chronic illnesses can hide a lot under makeup and a smile. You never know what someone is truly going through, so be kind. 🤟🏼

[Di @candidlychronic]

The pain is unreal tonight and it’s so exhausting. The million attempts to manage it feels never ending. If you’re in pain or otherwise symptomatic, you aren’t alone!

[Di @candidlychronic]

Each day that goes by I miss my healthy self more and more. It’s ok to be sad about the decline in your health, but it doesn’t have to consume you.

[Di @candidlychronic]

Being in so much pain you’re in tears, but no doctors or medical professional can figure out what’s wrong. It’s infuriating, defeating, sad and so many more feelings. I’m trying to be gentle with myself, but it’s hard when your body literal like never cooperates.

[Di @candidlychronic]

Being literally ✨stuck✨ at home due to illnesses isn’t a luxury. We’re in pain, symptomatic and miserable… I promise you don’t want to be stuck at home unable to go because you’re on the couch and unable to do almost anything. Stop saying we’re “lucky” for being home bound.