Comments on: Invisible Rules

By: Annie

Annie — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:52:41 +0000

I think I need to hand this to my father, who still–several neurologists later–maintains that not every headache is a migraine, and that I can’t have daily migraines.

I agree with everything said here and envy your way with words. (Especially the expletives used.)

And cake should always be offered after someone’s been a moron.

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:25:19 +0000

Absolutely. Share away!

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:14:16 +0000

A most excellent post..you made me laugh and cry all at the same time. I have horrible migraines and other problems and I can relate to so much of what you say. Would you mind if I shared this with my sister who does every single thing that you listed here. I hope it may open her eyes…any yes I will gladly give you all the credit!
Thanks for an awesome post!

By: Dana

Dana — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:15:19 +0000

I’m just speechless. You’ve described my life perfectly. The •only• thing I might add is “we’ll wait and go when you feel better”. PLEASE don’t, I may never feel better and now I feel pressured to be socially available.

Thank you so much for saying it so eloquently.

By: Forgetful Girl

Forgetful Girl — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:51:06 +0000

That was a fantastic read. I agree with everything you have put!

I might print it out and just tape it to my forehead or something, just so I don’t have to explain something over and over!

By: Annie

Annie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:20:14 +0000

This was the best post I have read in a long, long time.

I agree with every single word.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:30:27 +0000

Great post! You had me laughing and feeling your pain.

I’m happy I don’t look sick. I can’t imagine feeling and looking like shit everyday! I promise you and everyone else that despite how I look and all that I do I am sick!

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By: Suebob

Suebob — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:09:11 +0000

It’s funny, but I forget that not everyone is in pain every single day. I was talking to a co-worker and he just could not believe that pain is a constant – and I couldn’t believe that it isn’t for him.

I joke about committing suicide when I turn 70, but part of that is serious, because really? Really? How long can it go on if it keeps getting worse?

I’m sorry you have to deal with this.

By: Flea

Flea — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:17:12 +0000

I swear, I thought at the end of number nine you were going to write, “Unless you’re an asshole.”

Would a warm brownie and ice cream cut it? ‘Cuz that’s all I’ve got tonight.