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I Have A Chronic Illness
There is so much talk about chronic illness nowadays, and everyone seems to think that they know exactly what it means to live with one.
NOT ONE SIZE FITS ALL
Often, it seems like it almost has become a one size fits all. There are buzz words, like ‘Spoonies’, and don’t get me wrong, I’m not knocking this, but there’s a lot more to chronic illness than these words.
There are so many people suffering with all manner of chronic illnesses, every day, and the symptoms of those illnesses all take different forms.
I have Facial Arthromyalgia, caused by Temporo Mandibular Joint Dysfunction. Basically, I clench my teeth so much, and so hard, (thanks anxiety), that I have screwed up my jaw, and more often than not, my face feels like I’ve been through a mega intense work out at the gym, except that the associated pain doesn’t ease.
Imagine walking around with your whole head and neck feeling like your legs would after an hour long run.
My TMJD means that I have regular (often daily) headaches, which usually shift to migraines. My neck aches continually, and most of the time, it hurts to eat.
SIMPLE THINGS
