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Originally Posted by Blueberrybook
I had a hard day. Very hard. Maybe good in the long run? I'm not sure. H tries to understand MI but just doesn't get it how if I am having a long panic attack but if I had to act instantly to save my daughter's life, I could do that, but yet I can't usually do normal things well or at all during a long panic attack. Or if BP is bad & you're depressed, you can do basic chores & self- care (maybe) but not hold down a job.
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Have you ever seen the spoon theory? Maybe it would help your husband understand? I used to use my own version of this (using measuring cups) with patients and families when I was working and several years later was happy to see it in the non-therapy world.
But You Dont Look Sick? support for those with invisible illness or chronic illness The Spoon Theory written by Christine Miserandino - But You Dont Look Sick? support for those with invisible illness or chronic illness
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