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Victimization Caused By Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue or other Invisible Illnesses
A victim is, by definition, some who have had something happen to them that causes pain or destruction, against their will.
We typically think of a victim as a person who was the victim of a crime like abuse, rape, murder, assault, theft, or fraud to name a few. Being a victim of a crime is a good example of being “a victim.”
But, what about applying the term to health issues? Is one a victim of some types of illnesses or diseases? If it happened again there will then the answer is yes. However, applying health issues to the term “victim” can be sticky because some would argue that health problems are a consequence of our actions. I agree with that. There are many avoidable diseases and illnesses. But there are many that, as of now, are not avoidable…
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This points to victimization caused by illness, but what about illness caused by victimization. I find it very interesting how many people suffering from chronic disease have had extreme trauma in their past.. The body internalizes this and, if not properly dealt with, finds a way to express- often in the form of chronic disease…things I wish I had known years ago. It does help to find ways to combat the victim mentality- cognitive behavioral therapy, finding meanings and challenge and ways to grow and transform through illness- but it certaintly isn’t easy.
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agreed totally. its a vicious cycle. my doctor is convinced my immune system let Lyme take hold b/c of stress and emotional trauma
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