What Positive Impact Has MM/MAV Had On Your Life?

I know it can be very difficult to find anything positive from a chronic illness that has such a devastating impact on our lives. We are all at different stages and suffer from varying degrees of symptoms with our disease (and have daily struggles as a result of it) but I truly believe that something good can come from our suffering. It could be something huge or it could be something very subtle…..but it’s there.

Probably the most significant one for me is that I’ve realized I’m much tougher than I ever thought I could be. Even though I still suffer from active rotational vertigo, tinnitus, fluctuating hearing loss etc., I’m able to do things for myself now that I never would have thought possible when I was first diagnosed 16 years ago. Very rarely do I need to ask my family for help but I’m blessed to have a family who will come running when I do need a little assistance. I used to take my health for granted prior to MM but I certainly don't anymore.

And I’ve made some very good friends (and been fortunate enough to have met many of them in person) who are also fellow sufferers that I never would have met if I didn’t have MM. They’ve been, and still are, a very positive influence in my life and I don’t think I could have made it this far without their love and support.

Wishing you all a wonderful, spin-free day.
Lulu

 

I wouldn’t wish MM on anyone either Bella but I really do believe that something positive can come from every negative situation. It may be that we now have a greater appreciation for the good days when we’re feeling a little better, or we’ve somehow managed to keep our sense humor through all the pain and heartbreak we’ve had to endure or that we’ve become much more compassionate and caring towards others who may be suffering as well.

Living with MM has been the most difficult thing I’ve ever had to go through but it’s also taught me a lot about myself as I’m sure it has many others here as well. It’s about finding a little bit of hope and looking for the positives on those very dark days that can help to keep us (and myself) from becoming overwhelmed by it all.

 

I really like your post nicmger. Being able to focus on the smallest of things and being thankful for it and not taking things for granted.....very well said. There's a lot to be said for being appreciative of and grateful for the small things in life.

I'm so glad to hear you have people in your life who are willing to help you when you need them. Trying to keep our independence is very important but having people you know you can count on when you're not feeling well and need a little help can be very comforting.