sherlock-study:

Here’s the thing about being a chronically-ill student

Most people have two modes: sick (in which they rest) and healthy (in which they do whatever the fuck they want)

However with chronic illnesses it’s not always the case. Our default is stuck between sickness and health even on a good day. And there are different levels of that.

For instance, I might be too sick for clinical rotations that require me to chase down kindergarteners or hoist a dude onto the exam table. But at the same time a 3-hour study session might still be perfectly doable.

We have to consider many different factors before making the decision to do or not do something. Is is physically possible right now? Will it trigger a flare? Is my immune system strong enough to fight off kid germs?

Just because we can still study/run/go out with friends/not be in bed, doesn’t mean we’re currently capable of doing anything. Or that we’re faking illness.