You know you are chronically ill where every time you meet a new doctor it feels like a job interview. Showing up, dressed up with a bunch of paperwork, wondering if this one will take you seriously.

But not *too* dressed-up or put-together, because that would mean you’re obviously faking, not that you used half your day’s energy in order to make a good impression by “looking like you care” Gotta strike that balance.

So. Much. Truth

When my chronic health issues won’t go away

I’m like:

[Image Description: A gif from Full House wherein one of the little twin girls with blonde hair in pigtails tied with pink scrunchies says dejectedly, “But I was polite and I said please.”]

A reminder to myself and others: It’s important to let yourself rest when you need it 💙

When a new doctor first looks at my medical history...

[gif of a man turning to face the camera, eyes wide and expression vaguely horrified, saying, “Sweet Jesus!”]

doctors: don’t go off this medication suddenly!!!!

also doctors: hmm i’m going to take my damn sweet time approving your refill lol too bad if u run out?

also doctors: you need a refill? oh, come in for an appointment that’ll be way past when u’ve run out

the pharmacist who you see every month: ummm we don’t have this lol? come back in 5 days. and take this prescription with you it is tainted and you take a Bad Drug and we are Suspicious of you

also doctors: hmmm yeah i don’t think you need this anymore because it’s working so well you don’t have the symptoms anymore so go ahead and stop taking it suddenly

doctor: just take as needed pharmacist: NO you’re supposed to take it EVERY DAY also doctor: You can totally mix these medications aslo pharmacist: Your doctor is a moron

Yes!

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