People who have worse problems than me

[Kat63]

I know that although I have problems, some people’s problems are even worse. This makes me feel like I shouldn’t complain, shouldn’t want things to be better for myself.

Then I get scared. There are people with worse problems than me...which means my situation could get worse. That is terrifying.

I’ve had periods in my life when things were going pretty well. I’m scared I won’t get any more times like that, and that the rest of my life will not be any better than it is now.

[Faith-34]

Yes everyone has problems, but that doesn't make yours any less important than others. You are just as important as the next person and what you deal with is just as important.

[1OshunDreamer]

I agree with Faith-34, everyone has problems. Some of them worse, some of them not as bad as yours. It's hard to remember when you're falling down the rabbit hole. I've had those feelings too, then get more depressed and anxious. I get you.

[JLoInCali12]

Yes, some may have worse problems, but that make your problems any better. What’s important is how you’re dealing with you’re own challenges. You’ve obviously overcome obstacles in your life which is evidence that you will be able to overcome your current challenges. You’ve done it before and you can do it again!

[fauxartist]

I was once told not to compare my issues with other's, and to always validate my stuff no matter what, we matter. What ever our stuff is, it is important and effects our life and it's important to acknowledge that. There are always going to be others with more of less of what affects our lives, but that is no reason to feel we have to dismiss our issues.

I was also told if you think something bad is going to happen, and believe something bad is going to happen, eventually it will.... so don't look for something that isn't there. If your disease gets worse for what ever reason, then is the time to deal with working on the solution the best you can. Most of us can only hope at best to be able to understand our disease, and how it effects us, and to learn coping methods.

[Starrlight]

I can really relate. Hoping for the best for both of us.

[explorerPHX]

I can totally relate to ... basically everything you said. I know others have it worse, so i feel some hesitation to even discuss my issues, like they aren't "bad enough" ... i too worry what if things get worse. i also think about not ever having "pretty well" times and that this will be as good as it gets.

[Medical61]

Sometimes it’s not the case that others have it far worse but more to do with having the coping skills to manage those problems more effectively. It’s very often those with the severest challenges, and in particular those who don't have access to support networks still live productive and happy lives. I recall seeing a video on YouTube of a tree surgeon from a poor country who had no legs yet he was able to climb trees and operate a chainsaw.

[Agora1 in reply to Medical61]

I've seen that video as well as many other videos with physically challenged

people who go on to be mentors and more. Anything and everything is possible

if we develop the coping skills and want to live life to the fullest.

Great response Medical61. It makes one think how we put up our own

barriers in life xx