Endometriosis and Mental Health

*** TW does mention suicide***

I think with Endometriosis people don't realise just how much of an impact it can have on mental health. This is one bastard of a condition. When I was first diagnosed I didn't realise just how much my life would change. It’s a condition that’s just going to stop your life completely. Sometimes it is having to cancel plans, being dismissed by doctors or being confined to your bed having to take morphine because it’s so bad or other days being sent to hospital to get on top of symptoms. Sadly, this has become my normal and I know this is what life is like for a lot of people with the condition. You just feel like you are basically just existing. Some days you can feel so fucking devastated by this condition. The one thing that helps the most is the love and support of those around me. 

I'm hearing more and more about individuals with endometriosis sadly passing away due to suicide. This is honestly heartbreaking. It's sad that it can get to that point because the situation just gets unbearable. It's sad hearing that some people feel they they just don’t want to be here anymore. Not everyone who feels this way wants to die they've just got to a point when it's got far too difficult to cope with. Support when living with endometriosis is so important. I always like to think that when people feel low or just need to vent that they feel they can always come to me. I care and will listen. I may not be able to do anything to help or take the situation and make it better but just being there is enough. If I had a magic wand I would make things better for so many individuals out there. You don't have to be a counsellor to be there for someone with this condition just showing understanding and compassion is enough. Check in on your friends or loved ones with endometriosis ask them how they're doing and let them know you are there if they need to talk. Your support can mean a lot especially when someone is struggling.

Remember it’s ok not to be ok. There is support out there you don’t have to struggle with this on your own. I’m sending a hug and lots of love to those who are struggling currently. 

I'm only ever a message away you can get me on Instagram @endowarrior_x 

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