Faking Being Well

It is hard enough trying to deal with debilitating migraines but its even harder when you have to fake being well so nobody will know that you are sick.

Because I am not getting the support and understanding I need from certain people, I find myself pretending I am well and feeling good so nobody will know I am sick... again.

When someone is having a level 10 migraine the pain shows on their face but for me I have to put on a smile and try to hide that pain.  I have to go about my day as though I am feeling fine when in reality I am screaming inside from the pain and all I want to do is lay down and pull a blanket over my head.

I know it's hard when your sick all the time but people need to understand you can't control it.  You don't want to be sick anymore then they want you to be and there pressure is just adding to your illness.

This is why it's so important to find a good support system and connect with people who truly understand what you are going through.