Spoon theory is such a great way to explain something of what is essentially unexplainable, and that is the emotional cost of managing a serious illness. It expresses well some of the myriad daily challenges faced by those with serious mental illness. ~ jane ...Its hard, the hardest thing I ever had to learn is to slow down, and not do everything. I fight this to this day. I hate feeling left out, having to choose to stay home, or to not get things done that I want to. I wanted her to feel that frustration. I wanted her to understand, that everything everyone else does comes so easy, but for me it is one hundred little jobs in one. I need to think about the weather, my temperature that day, and the whole day’s plans before I can attack any one given thing. When other people can simply do things, I have to attack it and make a plan like I am strategizing a war. It is in that lifestyle, the difference between being sick and healthy. It is the beautiful ability to not think and just do. I miss that freedom. I miss never having to count “spoons”.
Posted on: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 21:33:47 +0000
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