From bad to worst

[Jmarieee]

Hi,

Anybody who's followed my journey with my glasses, will already know what I've been dealing with. I had the bad news yesterday that the opticians don't have anything else to help other than Spherical lenses.

I am terrified, I'm a +8.00 now after multiple prescription alterations, and they're talking about having to change my frame aswell again ( 3rd time) but to a shape that doesn't suit me at all just to get an even smaller size.

I have no control over what's happening, my anxiety is so bad I'm really unwell and therapy isn't helping me with this, I am really afraid that I will be rejected now also due to my appearance.

I have no one around me going through this, I feel lonely and depressed and like my life is being flipped upside down, I don't even know how I'm going to look at myself once I have to switch them, or how I'll manage going outdoors, I don't know how to explain to my daughter why I look different, or others.

[worthytobeloved]

I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. I wonder if another country (maybe US) would have more updated ideas. I know it's awful at the moment, but there are new remedies and treatments being found all the time, so there is a possibility of a better outcome eventually.However, for the now I suppose it's either a question of the new glasses or not seeing at all. I don't know what they would look like, but I'm sure there are other people who have to wear them. When we look at people on crutches, we don't think negatively of them, or even someone with only one leg - we just accept the difference.

I've seen the photo you posted before, and I'm sure people will see beyond the glasses to your beautiful face.

We all notice our imperfections, whereas a lot of the time no-one else will.

I know none of this is particularly reassuring, but remember - it's the wonderful YOU that's important and that people will love. Best of luck - will be thinking of you. xxx