Every day was a struggle. Getting out of bed, brushing my teeth & hair, getting dressed, straightening my hair, doing my make-up, etc. It was hard. I was so tired & my body was aching. I had to wear outfits that hid my skin lesions and bruising so other people wouldn't see. If I had lesions on my face, I'd try to cover them up the best I could.
School was rough. Really rough. I struggled A LOT. I couldn't pay attention & my grades started slipping. I was under so much stress from being in a 'medical mystery'. It took its toll on me.
Fatigue became a big problem for me. Even if I slept decent at night, I'd still be extremely tired the next day. I started sleeping in class. I didn't care if I got in trouble. All I cared about was sleeping.
If I wasn't sleeping, then I was usually writing out my thoughts or just thinking. My medical situation was affecting me a lot, and it consumed my mind. I frequently wondered if I would ever get answers, or if my life would ever go back to normal.
I eventually dropped out of school. I just couldn't do it. I was dealing with too much, and I was too sick. I tried homebound services & online school, but I just couldn't do it. So I
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The Life Of A Sick Girl
Non-FictionThe story of a girl battling multiple chronic conditions. She was 13 when her symptoms began, and didn't think much of them at first. But little did she know how much her life would actually change.
