Teri,
well said. On the aspect of feeling guilty or when someone in our lives makes us "feel" the guilt; I'm with you, Teri. Re-evaluate the relationship. Is it a realistic friendship/relationship? Who does it serve? (them, you, both?) If it's only serving them, get rid of them - it's unhealthy and not worth your energy. I've been there. It really is very draining to have someone suck so much energy out of you; when you barely have enough for yourself to go around.
Hi Teri,
I think it is so important to address the guilt factor as you do. Migraines certainly have a way of inviting us to reevaluate our priorities and where we want to put our time and energy. Guilt is way too much of an expense for those who struggle with migraines. I guess that's really one of the gifts that come from migraine disease...you just don't have time and energy for crap anymore. I know for myself that my migraines used to do a great job of weeding out the people in my life who weren't worth my time. Migraines can be great boundary drawers when we refuse to set those boundaries ourselves...oh the hidden gifts!
Here's to counting our blessings!
Diana
www.livebeyondstressandillness.blogspot.com