Migraines are gross…. This is me sitting in a very dim bedroom with a nasty headache that hurts so much that my jaw aches and my eyes are sore….. And I’ve had it since yesterday, and NOTHING is making it better…. Yay grossness.
I love my bedroom. You know why? It’s yellow. When the sun shines in the window through the white curtains it glows. Like a warm summer day, like butter, like sunflowers, like golden sunshine, like treasure. We painted it yellow because of the cheer it brings. You know another reason I love my room? I have an awesome roommate who shares it with me. Her name is Kris and she lives with me and my family. Not being alone in here really helps. Before Kris lived here Steph shared my room with me. These girl have been (and still are) a constant source of encouragement and strength in my life. The loneliness that comes with invisible illness had been less severe with their presence here in my bedroom. Just having another person in the room when I can’t talk with a migraine, or when my stomach is in knots helps.
Two tips for battling illness:
One - make your sickbed location a happy place. Paint it a cheerful color and fill it with things that make your soul happy. It does wonders for your time stuck in bed.
Two - Surround yourself with good happy people. Who will just be there for you. They don’t need to talk, just keep you company. Find people who will cut the loneliness. Those of us who are sick need to not be alone.
Now, back to nap time so I can kick this nasty thing….. ;)
