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Reflections On Disease

I like to think that illness doesn't really exist, but is kind of an ‘agreement' that doctors decided to invent. By this I mean that everyone copes with his or her tangible and intangible circumstances individually, while somebody  else builds a ‘medical profile' (as they describe it) comparing ideal, healthy patterns, but disconnected from reality.

Consider yourself an independent entity. All the rest is convention.

Anyway, the key is the way you decide to face your ‘abnormality': a) as something to be fixed whatever the cost, or b) as a situation to be accepted in your life process.

Well, I strongly believe the second one is the healthiest, at least psychologically. I hope my model can help other people. After 20 years without any treatment, I have come to recognize self-acceptance (by far) as my the most reliable coping mechanism.

It's great that scientific and technological advances help us to alleviate many of our symptoms, particularly if they are also able to help us accept and love ourselves a bit more. Probably the more you love yourself, the most you are able to love others.

It's easy to understand. When you feel better everybody notices. 

Be sure to check out more from Fernando Hernandez at his bilingual web resource (English/Spanish) Distoweb!