spillthebeans

(Can this pug just become Young and Sick's mascot? Okay, thanks, this is a thing that is happening.) Having both a mental illness and a chronic illness is kind of like this: On your good days, you manage to be okay both mentally and physically. On your worst days, well... you're Leslie Knope falling head first into a pit. (If you haven't seen Parks and Recreation , please do so now.) It can be so frustrating because when you finally have a good day without pain or a good day without anxiety, then your other illness is just waiting in the wings, ready to mess you up. Additionally, both of them play into each other. Was your anxiety caused by your sky-high pain levels, or was your crushing headache caused by the anxiety constricting your lungs and making you worry about everything ? Who really knows? If you're depressed, sometimes you get even more depressed because your joints ache and everything hurts , even your soul. It's a hard thing to battle both your body  and...

(To be honest, I want to be this pug.) I've always been a casual, jeans-and-t-shirt kind of gal, but in the past four years, my fashion style has become based solely around what I'm most comfortable wearing. Sometimes that makes me feel insecure about myself, and I know a lot of spoonies might feel the same way. It took me forever to realize that I'm not a terrible person because of this--I just have a chronic illness. So, if you also wear sweatpants, this post is for you. Also, if you happen to see me, and I happen to be wearing sweatpants, here is why. 1. Comfort The number one reason is comfort. I have headaches, overall body pain, and fatigue on a regular basis. For me, I've chosen to prioritize my comfort above all else. Jeans can be constricting and uncomfortable, so I mostly wear cotton tees, hoodies, or flannels with yoga pants, cotton shorts, or sweatpants. I often need to lay down on my bad days, so wearing comfy things helps me be able to do that easily. When...