Comments on: The Bittersweet Nature Of Chronic Illness

By: Annie

Annie — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:37:48 +0000

‘What is the ache you can’t get rid of…?’ – this hit me so hard living with both ME/CFS and PTSD.

I am recently diagnosed and definitely realising how isolating disability can be. I had already felt this with my mental health and now with my physical health too.

Finding the joy amongst the sadness sounds like a good concept to keep in mind when things feel impossibly hard.

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:06:46 +0000

Too tired to say much, but just saying hi I discovered your blog just yesterday and I’m finding it very comforting ❤️

By: Caz / InvisiblyMe

Caz / InvisiblyMe — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 13:39:58 +0000

I’ve made a note to check out Susan Cain, thank you. I wouldn’t have thought the Vagus nerve would have been included in the book so that’s interesting. I’ve read a little on it too but I don’t really know enough to form a solid opinion either way; like you say, it’s hard for researchers to really research it adequately. As for the bowing in Japanese culture… wow. I never would have tied the two together. You could say many with chronic illnesses are indeed very compassionate, but they may have always been like that or their experience of being ill/in pain has enhanced their compassion. I don’t think I really believe it, but it’s still interesting to think about. As my area of study was previously psychology, I agree with the mind/body connection, but I see way too many interconnected and uncontrolled variables.

I get that too with music though, that’s definitely spot on for some people being drawn towards the more sorrowful, meaningful, evocative and bittersweet music.

Fantastic post, Pippa, you’ve given a great insight into the book and some really interesting issues!

Caz xx