Having a Chronic Illness Is Like Jenga, You Never Know When It’s Going To Crash Down

Every day people with Chronic Illnesses have tiny stressors that add up throughout the day and are added to the bigger issues you’re already dealing with. I know it’s time for a break when the tiny issues have me cussing.

It could be something like not being able to open toothpaste, or toothpaste falling off into sink. I’m talking about tiny issues. Many don’t notice the tiny issues as they stack up and can make a decent day into a bad day. Everything piles up until it crashes.

I don’t have the answer but we can’t just turn the other way regarding our health. We must add the tiny stresses to our daily list of struggles to acknowledge them and see if we can change our day. We can’t avoid the extra stress, we have to learn to accept or find a workaround.

When you think about how many spoons you have, include the tiny issues when counting spoons.

Those who have not played the game may want to as a stress reliever. 

You might find a great self-care treat if you play older games, like board games, not electronic ones.

I’m not saying anything new, just asking you to be aware of those tiny stressors when you look back over your day.

As my health continues to challenge me, it’s the little things that can throw me over the top. Last week, I had forgotten how to peel an orange, but instead of being bothered, I threw it in the trash.

Have a great day!

Melinda