Will you share your experiences of sickness?

It is a psychologically and scientifically accepted that we remember negative experiences much more easily then positive ones.

There is a saying I have been hearing a lot of that I find misguided and not fully adaptable in my life. It seems to shame people who have ongoing care and are affected by health problems in their life. Let me paraphrase: I choose to not be ruled by my illness and move on with living.

For those of you held silent by this sentiment please feel free to express yourself here and not be judged. I won’t detail experiences as I am very vocal on the subject in this forum and am tired of hearing myself as much as many of you are tired of hearing me.

I copied this quote earlier today and use it often as a source of strength. Maybe it can offer you the same comfort I derive from it.

I’m the result of upbringing, class, race, gender, social prejudices, and economics. So I’m a victim again. A result. James Hillman

Please remember Respect and Empathy. One never knows what impact their words can have.

Whatever you’re feeling, someone elsehas felt it. Whatever you’re going through, someone else has gone through it. You may feel alone, especially if what you’re experiencing is very frightening or painful, but you should assume that you are not alone.

If you would like to include what you have learned or gained from these experiences, please do share. I realize however that both topics are quite lengthy so answer what appeals to you most.

Credit also goes to @JLeslie for giving me the idea for this question.