[these feelings won't go away]

[pspgm]

Y'know, I never realized how much pressure I get from my family to be tough. I always kind of figured I was - I have a fairly high pain tolerance, I don't cry easily, I get over minor injuries by laughing them off. Maybe it's because my brother and I were both such crybabies when we were little that we're so stoic now; because after a certain point

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[pspgm]

<3! It really is true - some people just can't help it. Some people's bodies react worse to surgery/pain/what have you than others'. Some people have conditions that make it worse for them, no matter what they do - like you said, Fibromyalgia or depression. It's ttly true.

I am glad I realized it, too, though! Instead of going the rest of my life being an insensitive dick. |D

And for the record, hella props to anyone who has to deal with a condition like fibro or depression. Dealing with minor phobias and post-surgery pain is nothing by comparison, and people like you deserve tons of respect. <3

(also I love that icon. |D)

[fae_of_the_rose]

See, because I'm a wuss and don't like pain and would (and have when I was younger and the whole AS thing wasn't under control and I just didn't get it) thrown a fit if my parents tried to force something I was not ready for or did not like (save things that I have no choice in, like vaccines), I fully believe in letting someone decide for themselves if they wanna be tough or not. I mean, I don't like taking pain meds on my period because, lolz, I'm gonna be dealing with for years (and I've got this irrational fear of taking so many meds that eventually they won't work anymore and I'm screwed and therefore only take meds when I'm incredibly ill or have allergies) so unless it's really bad or I'm just not feeling well on top of that pain, why bother? But I refuse to get on rollercoasters or swim because I'm afraid to.

So, kudos for being tough! Totally not my cup of tea though XD

[pspgm]

Yeah, you also have something to deal with that makes it more difficult, too. I'm seeing that "tough" has a much different definition based on who you're applying it to and what, personally, have to deal with.

ftr, though, I do think it's smart not to get too dependent on over-the-counter medication. It would be really unfortunate to have to pop two or three ibuprofen just for a headache or moderate cramps; I like them better when they work when I really need them. |D

YOU ARE TOUGH MY BB FAE. Just in a different way.