If you could write a letter to your younger self, (before your endometriosis diagnosis) what would you tell yourself? What advice would you give? Please take time to leave a comment below - let me know what you would say!
Here's my letter to my younger self..
Dear me..
The periods you are having are not normal. They should not be causing you so much pain and making you spend days in bed. Don't take today for granted. In a few years you'll need all the strength you can get. There will be some tough patches ahead but I want you to remember that you are right! You know best when something isn't quite right with your body. Go with that niggling feeling! Do not let doctors or some people you know make you doubt yourself or feel insane. The pain IS NOT all in your head. IT IS REAL! Put your foot down Girl! Fight!
There will be days you're going to struggle with pain. Getting through some days will be hard. But please believe me, you will do it! Don't stress about having to say no to invitations or going out. You will realise that you have to put yourself first & if that means spending some days in bed or resting then so be it. Your real friends will still be there after and thats something you're going to learn soon! Some will come and go. Especially those who only want you if you benefit them. When you health goes slightly down you may find some friends 'disappear'. Don't be disheartened. They weren't your real friends to start with. There'll be some surprises and trust me when I say that you'll make friends with some people you may never even meet! There is a whole group of women out there, feeling the same as you...ready to help! They are known as Endosisters. This will make no sense to you now, but I promise you that these women will become a life line.
More than anything, keep your head up. Trust me, you are a fighter. Braver than you think and a lot stronger than you give yourself credit for. And for days when you're feeling down, in pain and fed up of not being able to do anything. Take it easy. There's always tomorrow xx
You can also read 'My Letter To Endometriosis' here. Posted via my Blogaway app
The periods you are having are not normal. They should not be causing you so much pain and making you spend days in bed. Don't take today for granted. In a few years you'll need all the strength you can get. There will be some tough patches ahead but I want you to remember that you are right! You know best when something isn't quite right with your body. Go with that niggling feeling! Do not let doctors or some people you know make you doubt yourself or feel insane. The pain IS NOT all in your head. IT IS REAL! Put your foot down Girl! Fight!
There will be days you're going to struggle with pain. Getting through some days will be hard. But please believe me, you will do it! Don't stress about having to say no to invitations or going out. You will realise that you have to put yourself first & if that means spending some days in bed or resting then so be it. Your real friends will still be there after and thats something you're going to learn soon! Some will come and go. Especially those who only want you if you benefit them. When you health goes slightly down you may find some friends 'disappear'. Don't be disheartened. They weren't your real friends to start with. There'll be some surprises and trust me when I say that you'll make friends with some people you may never even meet! There is a whole group of women out there, feeling the same as you...ready to help! They are known as Endosisters. This will make no sense to you now, but I promise you that these women will become a life line.
More than anything, keep your head up. Trust me, you are a fighter. Braver than you think and a lot stronger than you give yourself credit for. And for days when you're feeling down, in pain and fed up of not being able to do anything. Take it easy. There's always tomorrow xx
You can also read 'My Letter To Endometriosis' here. Posted via my Blogaway app
Wow..what a wonderful idea to write a letter to your younger self!! I would love to do this. I just started reading your blog, but the way you write, it's like reading my own thoughts. It makes me happy to see someone like yourself putting your personal thoughts and struggles out there for us fellow suffers to relate to. I wish there were more blogs like this (maybe there are but I just haven't found them yet!). I can't wait to read more!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jessye, that means a lot to read that from you. I try to be as honest as I can so I'm glad you can relate to my blog. Sorry that you suffer from this too, but it's nice to know we're not alone! Thanks!
DeleteHi My Endo Diary,
ReplyDeleteI found your blog and think it is an incredible resource for women suffering from endometriosis.
I want to reach out and introduce myself. My name is Becky and I am the Outreach Coordinator for Womens Wellness Publishing.
I want to let you know that our lead author, Susan Lark, M.D. has just written a fantastic new book on endometriosis, Dr. Susan’s Solutions: Heal Endometriosis. http://amzn.to/14yeSct
Her new endometriosis book is an incredibly helpful guide to healing from endometriosis and restoring your hormonal health and balance.
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Could not agree more. I would tell myself that I am not crazy. The pain I feel is real! Do not let the doctors treat you like a mystery or a psycho. You know your body and the pain you are in is not normal.
ReplyDeleteI would tell the millions of women to fight. Maybe one day if we fight hand in hand then we can find helpful treatment or a cure!
Thanks for reading. Yes, you're right.. we have to fight. If we don't, what would happen? Great advice. Hopefully more will be found through Endometriosis research that can help us win. Until then we have #endosisters - thanks again!
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