Do Sick People WANT to Get Better?

lostinrates

Anoneemoose wrote: »

Thank you!

My OCD means I often live in a state of 'severe fear' but I do know what you mean. I just meant I wish I could be free of the horrific fear that comes with OCD.

But a worry free life would be good...but then I'd only worry I had nothing to worry about!!! :rotfl:

Well, I wish you the very best of luck and that you have good resources and support in tackling it. It must be terrifying.

Anoneemoose

lostinrates wrote: »

Well, I wish you the very best of luck and that you have good resources and support in tackling it. It must be terrifying.

Thank you again.

Mrs_Ryan

My work has essentially caused my health conditions. It would be lovely to be free of pain and to be able to do my old job again, it was also be lovely to be 'right in the head' as it were. I want to work, but it's impossible to find a job that will have me. My Occy health department have said they don't think I'm fit to work, my doctor has said quite firmly I'm in no fit state to find work, and even Remploy have said they don't think they could help me find work as it's clear I'm not fit to be in work. I would love to get better, I'm doing what I can to get better and get back to work but there's nothing more I can do right now.

Tink2

anotheruser wrote: »

Quick question I have just thought of that would be interesting to hear some views on.

Do sick people want to get better?

Has the rise of ADHD and other illnesses become accepted in our world that those people with the illness don't feel the need to get better as they are accepted in society?

Discuss.

There are illnesses people have which will never get better

I have HMS, I was born with it and I will die with it

It's not always a case of wanting to get better, sometimes wanting to isnt an option

flashnazia

I think there could be a small minority who are defined by their illnesses hence don't want to fight them. If they took action to get better (if this is possible) they would lose a huge part of their identity.
But I think most people would do what they could to get better.

dippy3103

Flick216 wrote: »

I think for some people, their illness defines them. Losing the illness would make the lose their sense of self - a bit of Munchausens I guess.

I think most people would be quite happy to be rid of their illnesses. I certainly don't want to have constant back pain. I want to be able to get back to the gym, be able to wear heels again, do my own gardening etc.

Totally totally agree!! I do think there are some people (a small minority) who do define themselves by their illness. I think that's more a personality type though.

I had an accident 2 years ago which has left me with a knee that eventually will need replacing - I'm too young for it to be done now. Yes I want to get better, but then I wish I could turn back the clock.

System

~Chameleon~ wrote: »

Whether I want to or not I will never "get better" from my illness and I will be on medication for the rest of my life. However, I can, and have, learnt to manage it better although there will always be times when it becomes completely out of my control and will require medical intervention.

Same here

To be honest if I can manage it as beast I can and still have some functionality in life that's something I'd be happy with. Even though I'm relatively stable now I know it could go either way at the drop of the hat.

Starrystarrynight

An odd question!
I guess every person will have their own feelings. As I see it, I know my conditions are permanent, so it may be more a case of wishing they had never started, focussing on the things that I can manage, and hoping that they don't get any worse.

skint_chick

I have an autoimmune disorder that causes breathing difficulties, skin problems, joint pain, fatigue, eye problems and food sensitivities. It's been getting a lot worse over the last 5 years. I would give anything to be back to 'myself' because I'm now struggling to socialise, dealing with frustration and depression and missing out on opportunities I'd love to take but know I'm just not up to it.

On the plus side I have a fabulous OH, a great new job 3 days a week, and a rewarding voluntary position. My circle of friends contains people who understand and my diet has improved. I wouldn't want to give up working because it keeps me positive but having to reduce my hours to be able to maintain my attendance and health has been difficult emotionally and financially. People judge me for working part time because I don't have children and I'm clearly not financially well off enough to be only working part time. I don't visibly look any different for having the disorder and I don't like to tell people unless we're close friends because of the stigma.

I would love to be able to have a career and doing all the things I dreamed I would when I was younger. Having to adjust your entire world is extremely difficult and I hope everyone dealing with health issues finds a solution that works for them

Horace

I have an auto immune disease that affects my eyes, there is no cure so it is managed with drugs and lots of them. I try and be the best that I can be out of sheer determination.

I wish I didn't have the disease at all but then that's the hand that life has dealt me so I have to play it.