I was recently diagnosed with what will be referred to only as a “condition.” It’s a very common condition, though I’m pretty sure it’s not contagious. Anyways, there are lots of things I am no longer able to do.
I can’t play certain video games, including the brand-spanking-new Wii-Fit we got for Christmas. I can’t lift heavy objects, though I never really lifted heavy things before. I get tired easily and find trouble taking the stairs.
My diet has changed, though I think that’s for the better. There are lots of foods and drinks that I cannot have anymore. All the better for me, really. Oh yes, and I get lots of back pain and have trouble getting comfortable.
It’s really not that bad though, I promise. I find my condition to be quite mild compared to some cases. I don’t complain about it. Hence, you’re hearing about it now for the first time.
I have to say though, I am really getting tired of people asking me how I am feeling. I mean, this sounds like a nice gesture, but it’s whatever comes next in the dialogue that usually leads to me snapping and telling the person what for.
Generally, the conversation goes like this:
Person: Hey, how are you feeling these days?
Me: Can’t complain, little tired from time to time but otherwise good.
Person: Oh, that’s to be expected. It’s likely going to get a lot worse.
Me: Don’t tell me what it’s going to be like, I already told you my condition is mild and life is good, why are you trying to rain on my parade?
Then I get laughed at and told I’m being hormonal.
One day, not so long ago, a bunch of colleagues were complaining about their weekends and how sick they got, etc, etc. So I added that I didn’t get any sleep and tossed and turned and am now feeling like a walking zombie.
For whatever reason, this got the crowd telling me that it was “due to my condition.” Really? Because I could have sworn everyone else was just moaning about their problems and no one blamed any conditions. Why does my sleep deprivation have to be “due to my condition”?
I was diagnosed with a “seasonal insomnia” when I was in university. This was long before the days of my current condition. At that time, people just responded with “oh, I’m sorry to hear that.”
From now on, my answer is “I’m fine.” Just fine.
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