Sunday, March 2, 2008

Hitting Rock Bottom

Have you ever felt like you were at your ultimate worst whether it be physically, mentally, or emotionally? Did you find yourself asking when will things start getting better? And yet, things seemed to be only getting worse? That was me last week.

Last Sunday I became extremely ill thinking it was just the flu, and it’ll be over it in a day or so. But day after day, new symptoms would appear and some would vanish. I was literally stuck in bed for a whole week withering away. After many sleepless nights and miserable days, I felt like there was no hope. I had never been this sick before in my life. My body was giving up on me. Fortunately, my boyfriend stayed with me the entire week, taking care of me, running errands, waiting on me hand and foot.

Finally after not eating for five days and missing a whole week of school, my boyfriend took me to the doctor (not the school health center mind you). It wasn't the flu. They actually couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. That's reassuring. Luckily, I got some antibiotics for some of my major symptoms.

But even after going to the doctor Friday morning, I had a complete meltdown that night physically, mentally, and emotionally. I was balling my eyes out wanting it all to be over because I just couldn't take being sick any longer. It felt like my illness would never go away. If it wasn’t for my boyfriend’s support and care, I don’t think I would’ve been able to get through that night. His comfort gave me the hope that things will get better in time and I will be okay. I needed that support and encouragement to help me mentally and emotionally.

What gets you through the toughest times? Is it easier to get through the worst when you have someone’s support?

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your post illustrates the truth about why people need to be in caring relationships. Your boyfriend sounds like a great guy. He made some sacrifices of his own time for you. If you love someone it's a pleasure to do whatever you can for them, even putting up with their bad moods when sick. A good test of the relationship? I'm glad you are feeling better.

Anonymous said...

OMG! Was it mono? That sounds awful. I know exactly what you mean about feeling overwhelmed. I have been feeling that a lot lately, what with projects, tests, papers, sorority, friends, family, ahh! So much. Your boyfriend sounds so sweet and I *hope* mine would do the same haha. I hope you are feeling 100% again.

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