I have BP and a chronic pain condition . I would gladly keep BP if the pain would leave. but it won't so I just trudge along. I feel as tho I have more empathy towards other people BP or not.

Since I was diagnosed late 3 years ago Im 46 now ..I think I have had a much more colorful life because of my unknown BP .

This forum right here is were I built myself back up form the crumbled mess I was a few years ago .. People offered me support when they themselves were a mess .

I don't compare my situation to others struggle .. Life can and should be a struggle whether your BP or not . Anyone that is breezing through life with out a hiccup is in lala land , how can you enjoy simple things when everything is perfect and easy .. you can not, nor does an easy life exist.

Every struggle I have just makes me stronger in my own eyes ..