good quote

[hamble99b]

thought I'd share this.

[wallflower_fairy]

Thank you. Thank you hamble, for sharing this.

This is a comfort for someone who misses her old school friends, and who hasn't made as many friends or as close connections as she'd hoped when she went to uni to start a new life (although in hindsight I did have unrealistic expectations about uni and my health there) - how can I get to know people if I keep letting them down?

My parents know all about the healthy living advice, some of which I am getting better at following (like the going to bed at a reasonable time), but they don't understand how hard it is to get out of this cycle. When you feel rough most of the time you're looking for a 'quick fix' (apologies for the cliché), and that usually isn't a healthy choice long term (I'm addicted to sweet things). And I do worry about it and blame myself for it, and this leads into a lower level of self esteem.

Anyway, I'll try and forgive myself for the mistakes I've made recently; I'll spend the next couple of days enjoying myself with treats because we're having lots of food and chocolates for New Year celebrations, and then when the New Year comes I'll attempt to make some life style changes. Re uni, I don't hold out much hope though, that it isn't too late to become part of a group after everyone else has already settled in to it now. And I know I'll always be remembered how I was when I first joined uni in September - first impressions and all that. But I have to try, and hope my hard work will stand me in good stead the next time an opportunity for a fresh start arising.

All this taken into consideration, doesn't take away the pain of the people I miss from school (who I drifted from because I left school, not because of Fibro).

Gentle Hugs (((All)))

wanderingwallflower

[hamble99b in reply to wallflower_fairy]

you're welcome Fay, may 2014 bring you all you hope for

[wallflower_fairy in reply to hamble99b]

You too xx

[Fibrofoggiest]

Wow san, thanks for posting that, it sums up things really really well. I can definitely say I equate with absolutely everything it mentions.

Thanks san

Foggy x

[Hidden]

Good quote that I think I shall have to keep hold of as its so very true to life for me

I take solace in knowing that the ones that are left are the ones that matter x x

It doesn't matter how much time you invest in friendships because the moment you are unreliable at keeping to social engagements they just stop inviting you

After years of throwing parties for everyone, being their agony aunt, helping to fix their knocks and scrapes, giving them a roof over their heads when they've needed it and fed them numerous times without anything but a thankyou required they've all ditched me this last year.......................

.................... some friends they turned out to be!!!

Just felt a need to rant that out san and thanks for the quote

Wishing you well and a happy new year

xxxsianxxx

[crop]

The book it's from is called How To Be Sick. It's brilliant

[wildwoman]

love this if you know wat i mean! xx

[wildwoman in reply to wildwoman]

yes, the book is brilliant, x

[bobchewie]

Isolation is becoming endemic ..more and more I feel alone and forgotten about as bits of my life fall away

[hamble99b in reply to bobchewie]

while we're here, you're not alone.

[bobchewie in reply to hamble99b]

Am reading comments on instagram from young girl fans of a current boy band ..its quite disturbing. Its absolute adulation or get issued with death threats.anyone else been noticing this. Its very worrying

[EverhopefulJan]

THANK YOU for sharing this. It sums the situation up in such a short but powerful way, regardless of what "illness" a person may have. Maybe I should make an effort to read this book, I just can't "make time", or lack concentration to do any proper reading, time I started?!

jan x