5. The Spoon Theory
While this condition might sound like a nuisance, the fact is that it can be life-altering and highly distressing. There is a large and supportive community that has formed around the condition therefore and many people find comfort in knowing that others are going through the same and are there for them.
The ‘spoon theory’ is a terminology used by many sufferers in order to describe how a chronic condition like this feels. They say it’s like having a number of spoons at the start of the day and each time you engage in something tiring, you give away a spoon. That can be talking to a friend, going to the bank, or just getting dressed. When you run out of spoons, you’re done for the day.