The Spoon Theory

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I found this today.  It is probably the best definition of someone living with a chronic illness/depression I have ever seen.  Although the article is from the point of view of someone living with Lupus, I find it relates the same to any disabilities that are not visible.  I have felt this way at so many times in my life.  It really explains things for those who cannot relate in a way that possibly could make them relate.

http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory-written-by-christine-miserandino/


Torchwood is taking forever for those waiting.  *sighs*

Comments

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Thank you for this.

It is so much like what the days after chemo are like. I gain some extra spoons the further away from treatment that I get, but that also puts me that much closer to the next round.

It's been a stressful week and the concept that I just haven't had as many spoons this week seems a really good analogy for what it's been like. I'm tired now and I can probably hold out until about 9pm before I turn into a pumpkin.

I should be feeling better soon but on Aug. 10, I do the next round. The good news is that it is three of four and I'll be done with chemo. Then I'm on to radiation and a whole new set of spoons to get used to. Fortunately, for me there is and end in sight.