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@myseveralworlds.com Oct 7, 2026, 6:21 PM

Appropriate after spending the whole night at the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce mixer masking my pain and migraine.

CHRONIC ILLNESS MASKING

Forcing yourself to keep plans even when you feel awful.

@THEMIGRAINENETWORK

#MySeveralWorlds #LifewithPain #Masking #InvisibleDisabilityAwareness

Appropriate after spending the whole night at the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce mixer masking my pain and migraine.

CHRONIC ILLNESS MASKING
The invisible ways we pretend to be "okay,” even when we're not.

Forcing yourself to keep plans
even when you feel awful.

Over-explaining or justifying why you can't do something.

Powering through when you need rest.

Saying "I'm fine" when you're anything but.

Laughing to hide brain fog or
confusion.

Hiding mobility aids or medications out of
embarrassment.

Minimizing your symptoms so you don't seem "dramatic."

Silently struggling because asking for support feels too vulnerable.

Pretending noise or light isn't bothering you.

Acting "normal" so no one
worries.

Apologizing for needing help.

Smiling when you're in pain.

Credit: @THEMIGRAINENETWORK

#MySeveralWorlds #MigraineAwareness #LifewithPain #Masking #InvisibleDisabilityAwareness

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