I've been going through a rough stretch lately. As a result of that my fibromyalgia is in full flare. I don't really eat when I'm in full flare. Ergo I lose weight. That means that I'm thinnest when I am at the end of a long period of illness. That's when the compliments come flowing like a river. Let's think about this for a moment. I am getting positive reinforcement for feeling like dreck. Really? Do you also find the dark circles attractive? Or the fact that I start getting really pale if I have to sit in one place too long and the pain can get a good strong grip on me? How about the passing out if I stand in line for too long? Cute as a button? Occasionally I get so worn out that I throw up in public. People standing around usually don't act like that's very adorable.
Here's a tip: if I am plump and smiling and running around town and busy minding everyone else's business, that is when you should tell me how good I look. People who tell me I look great when I'm really ill just annoy the hell out of me.
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