Many of us are deemed different because of our illnesses. We grow up feeling misunderstood. We’re the black sheep, rebel, and weird one in our families. Our disease makes others ill at ease. It’s not that we don’t want to appear normal. In fact, for many of us it’s a lifelong dream.
It wasn’t until I read The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino that I understood what it’s like to be on the other side. I never realized it was hard for healthy people to understand what it’s like to have an illness. It gave me compassion. It reminded me that sometimes miscommunication or a lack of knowledge is what causes others to be critical, closed minded and judgmental.
Before you react to the next insensitive remark, use our posts on finding calm, deepening your relationships and understanding other people’s point of view. It might give you the ability to practice the kind of compassion you wish others would give to you.
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(Unshakeable Calm) – It takes, but the following words to go from upset to calm.
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(Narcissism Meets Normalcy) – Yes there’s hope for the Turpin children and for all of us.
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(Cultivating Contentment & Happiness) – Want to balance your relationship, strengthen your connections, and show them that you care? Start with this.
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(Psychoanalysis Now) – Here’s how your inability to look away from attractive people says something about you and your relationship.
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(Make a Mess: Everyday Creativity) – Want to finally get organized in 2018? Check out these ways to creatively clean up your space.
from World of Psychology https://psychcentral.com/blog/best-of-our-blogs-january-19-2018/
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