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Originally Posted by Djhasty
http://www.rsds.org/1/publications/r...ummer2006.html
What to do with the guilt?
Since having CRPS, I often feel guilty for not accomplishing those things that I used to be able to accomplish. I also try to hide my pain as much as possible. It is one particular issue that I have discussed with Doc K, my psychologist. She was surprised that I had feelings of guilt. Basically, she simply told me I should not feel guilty. One should not feel guilty for acquiring a disorder and subsequent disability without any control whatsoever of a diseases affliction. But, it is not that simple. Especially when it has been drilled into my head that one can will themselves to overcome illness or pain, and that showing outward signs is evidence of weakness or inferiority. Suffering should be done in silence. Well, I've failed at that. I found this article on RSDSA.org. Surprised that there are others like me who feel guilty for being ill, it revealed to me that I am not alone. Interesting in deed.
Do any others of you CRPSers have feelings of guilt?
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Oh yes.. soo much that I must push myself so far past my tolerance levels just to try and prove I am not helpless and useless. but that usually gets me days onthe couch of complete uselessness. or in the hospital.
those who say you shouldnt feel guilty obviously can not relate to what we are going through. aside from others doing things that was ment to be done by us, we have this Idea of who we are supposed to be and anything less is not allowed... you are not alone in this.. if that helps at all.. be well