Social Media as a Coping Method

Recently, I received comments from people I know, telling me that I was on my phone/ social media way too much. I usually take this criticism constructively, but this is something different. As spoonies, the world can be a lonely place, and many of us use social media to find people we relate to.

I love my friends. They support me, and try to help me as much as they can. However, they don’t understand what it’s like to live with chronic pain, and it isn’t their fault. I’m glad it’s my burden and not theirs. When I’m down in the dumps, bored, or I really don’t want to listen to abled problems, I use my phone as an escape. I go on twitter, Instagram and tumblr to interact with the only community who knows what the struggle is really like. I text Em, Emma, Cass or Libby and rant about how futile my attempts at normalcy are.

Social media is my occupation. There are people who count on me every week to talk about topics that no one wants to discuss. I don’t really tell people that, because the response isn’t always positive.

This is my life, and instead of criticizing me about something, ask why I do it first. It might just help you learn about me.

Love,

Ci