Invisible illnesses, any illnesses for that matter, are something we should all acknowledge. It can be physical, it can be mental, it can be just a series of symptoms. These diseases could be anything from cancer, autoimmune, or diabetes to something like migraines. Anything that causes pain can be included.
Most people, 1 in 2 people in fact, have some sort of illness that they have to deal with. 96% of them are invisible. Meaning, the person appears healthy on the outside and are not using a cane or any assistance device. Whether it be a "major" illness or a "minor" illness, they should all be considered significant because each of those people are suffering with pain and the frustration of trying to control it.
Physical illness or uncontrollable pain are the main factors in 70% of all suicides. We should all become more aware and educated about these illness and what the people around us are having to deal with.
If you have an illness, please educate the people around you. Maybe if more people understood, that suicide number would go down. All that people want in life is for people to understand or someone to listen. It is amazing what people can overcome with faith, love, and encouragement. Let your illness known so we all know who to direct our efforts toward.
You can fight your disease. It does not have to bring your spirit down. It does not have to drive away your family and friends. They are there to help lift you up.
Please watch this video. It is beautiful and inspiring to anyone who has or know somebody that has cancer.
http://youtu.be/E1wr42lSuo8
This is so true. Everybody should be more educated on invisible illnesses. I hope the problem becomes more known than it is now.
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