Sjogren's Syndrome Support Group
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and destroy the exocrine glands that produce tears and saliva. It also associated with rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, and it is rheumatoid factor positive in 90 percent of cases.
Last night my eye pain woke me up a couple times.I forgot to apply the eye drops before bed so the pain sure reminded me about that.Obviously it made me a little crappy in the morning and I was reluctant to get out of bed at 7 but I did anyway.Later on I went grocery shopping trying to figure what I could add to my simple diet menu(Im having a bad flare up of gastritis at this point) so as not to loose any more weight(went from 140 lb in December to 110lb this week)When I was in the market I saw a lady with a scarf on her head.Her face had no eyebrows and I realized she must have been a cancer survivor.I thought to myself gosh she is so young and pretty.She did not look sad or anything and she carried herself in a very graceful way.This very moment I saw her made me realize how precious life was and how much everyday gratitude matters.
Guys,please,please do not let whatever disease you have take the joy of life away from you.
As a matter of fact life is always beautiful its only"the living" that is sometimes pain the butt:)
Guys,please,please do not let whatever disease you have take the joy of life away from you.
As a matter of fact life is always beautiful its only"the living" that is sometimes pain the butt:)
I have CFS, dx 23 yrs ago - my SS dx was just this week.
Until I read "how to be sick" by Toni Bernhard I did not understand my life could be anything but wretched. It changed my entire perspective on my life as it is and will be.
For anyone struggling with a chronic illness, I highly suggest it as worthwhile read.
I just read the same book, How to Be Sick, a few weeks ago. I highly recommend it.
Also, I have talk therapy sessions with a psychologist twice a month, which really helps me.
Big Hugs!