@cjsmindfulmagic: I feel like I always hear people say, “I was diagnosed.” But nobody really talks about the chapter before that. At least I haven’t ran into it yet. The waiting, the blood work, the specialists (which I’m grateful I can even get to). Geez, and the self doubt. Theres the exhaustion of advocating for yourself while wondering if you’re going crazy because your body is screaming that something is wrong, but you still don’t have a name for it. I’m in that chapter. I’ve been told I have fibromyalgia, MCAS, I’m being monitored for an autoimmune disease, and honestly… I’m still searching for answers. Quite frankly I feel like I diagnosed myself and I need more answers. Someone who knows. I’m not sharing this because I want sympathy. I’m sharing it because if you’ve ever felt like the black sheep, like no one believes you, or like you’re fighting a battle no one can see… I want you to know you’re not alone. Maybe the silver lining isn’t getting sick. Maybe it’s that one day we’ll be able to look at someone else who’s terrified, still waiting for answers, and say: “I believe you. I’ve been there.” 🦋 Until then, keep advocating for yourself. Keep asking questions!! I can’t stress this enough. Do research and please… don’t suffer in silence. Someone out there needs your story just as much as you needed someone else’s.

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