The biggest challenge is giving yourself permission to not be 100%. Ableism applies to yourself too. Non-visible disabilities are insidious with the amount of

The biggest challenge is giving yourself permission to not be 100%. Ableism applies to yourself too. Non-visible disabilities are insidious with the amount of mental trash you will tell yourself. i.e. "Well I should be able to do X." If yesterday you were able to wipe your own ass, but today you can't; That's what it means today. Don't dwell on the past, remind yourself of what you still can do today. Be gentle with yourself. I guarantee that you are beating yourself up worse then other people are. Also, this is when your domestic support network matter the most. You are at your most vulnerable. And one more thing, Chronic Illnesses bring all their friends. If you have one now, you will have more later. Especially if it's an auto-immune disease. Do you own research, and be informed when you goto the doctor. Re-evaluate your expectations as often as you need to. Remind yourself, you are not alone. Find solace with others that share your similar conditions. Be kind to yourself. Be gentle with yourself.