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Originally Posted by ElsaMars
you must be feeling pretty good and doing well right now? I'm happy for you. When I'm well, I have a very "Can do" attitude too. I was introduced to the concept of can't versus won't decades ago and when I'm unwell, the concept is rather shaming and not very compassionate, understanding or realistic for a truly sick person. It's great however for a well person and I'm happy you are doing well.
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Elsa I respect you and I usually agree with you....
However, this is the 2nd time you have called me "shaming and not compassionate" for sharing my views. Tacking on "I'm glad you're doing it well" at the end of the post doesn't make it any less critical.
Yes as I matter of fact I am doing well....at the moment. Examining the reasons why I can't is a tool I use when I'm NOT ok. Example: can't get out of bed. Why? I'm contemplating ending my life. I've been there.
Do you think I don't suffer? Saying I don't understand the "truly ill" it implies that I am NOT "truly ill." It implies that somehow I don't understand or don't care. I have no compassion....it invalidates MY experience.
I am deeply sorry that you feel shamed or have compassion withheld from you when you hear certain things. But that is your issue.
I do care, I care a lot. I know what it feels like to be so physically and /or mentally ill that I view death as my only option. But I survived. What works for me makes not work for someone else. The only thing I have to offer is my experiences and opinions.
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