“I’m Fine” Is Chronic Pain Code For…

spoonies-thoughts:

I feel as bad as usual, but don’t want to upset or burden you… I’m trying to make my life as normal as possible, while knowing that I’m not “Up to it”… I need to rest but I am pressing on because I don’t want to disappoint or anger anyone… I feel like a burden and selfish if I take care of myself as needed… Et cetera.