Fibro Friday: National Invisible Illness Awareness Week

National Invisible Illness Awareness Week

After reading another FM blogger, I just found out that September 13th - 19th is National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week. In her blog, she answers if she would rather have a visible illness or a non visible illness.  And I think I agree with her...I would prefer a visible illness.  If you have a cast on a body or a major scar, crutches, a wheel chair, etc. people can see it.  They can understand a little more because it is made more real to them. 
Well not with FM, people question how "bad" you are really feeling.  They think that if you just take a different medication or exercise or eat differently or whatever that it will make things all better.  I have been on the strictest drug regimen that I have ever been on and I am still having bad days.  I am used to hiding most all my pain and emotions.  I am great at giving off a nice smile and facade. 
So here's to all my fellow people that suffer from an invisible illness.  You are not forgotten and I have your back.  I am right where you are at and right there along side you to support you.