My Chronic Illness Has Inspired Me To Help People Beat Their Loneliness 

If people leave you because of your health problems then they're not real friends. It hurts but you're better off without them 💔

I just found this post today! I also have Systemic Lupus as well as quite a number of unconnected illnesses. I am sooo lonely I just feel live is not worth living. I remember when we were living at our home in the U.S.A., I used to attend my neurologist every 2 weeks. He used to schedule my appointments last thing so that we could cover all the ground we needed to. One day as we walked to the parking lot he warned me that, with so many chronic illnesses, I might one day just be left alone with just my husband for company (& he hates to talk.........). I reassured him that I was sure with my large extended family that I'd never be lonely. His reply was that, if doctors aren't taught how to deal with patients who are chronically ill, how did I expect "laymen" to stick around, never mind understand. His words were prophetic. My dog is now my official best friend. I hate having to take steroids for my S.L.E. I know they've kept me alive but the "chipmunk cheeks" aren't so attractive :-). I'm back in the U.K. & ain't our health care system wonderful??? Wish you were nearer, we could start our own little support group. I hope today is a good one for you. Thanks for the post!

I have a chronic illness and I only get to leave my apartment about 4 hours a week with a worker. I live alone in disability housing and I only have casual online friends now and I rarely see my family. I'm 24. It's been like this for a few years. There is little to nothing in means of local support. I've given up. I only talk to 5 people outside the internet and 3 of them are medical professionals. This is reality for more people than you think.

This hit home for me, am 27 had no friends last 5 years it sucks big time. Good for jameisha for talking about this

Loneliness is so so common and I have definitely been affected by it a lot. I just love this girl and the way she spoke up on it.

So sick of how ppl think it's only old ppl who get lonely - where's the Silver line equivalent for everyone else??

Damn may god give you strength girl I pray you get better 🙏🏾🤲🏾

Yeah, I don't drink so people assumed I wouldn't want to go out, as if you _have_ to drink if you go to a pub, so was never invited. After 5-years of it (18-23) I gave up hope, now I'm 35 and on my own. Over time people just dissappear.

Omg, I have this and take hydroxocloquine as well.. my employees never understand my illness. Thankyou so so so much posting this..

I have ME/CFS and I love that quote

it's so refreshing to be able to relate so much to someone finally talking about the connection between mental and physical health, both of which certainly go hand in hand for me. she's such a beautiful girl i literally wish her the world

She's amazing...even thru her own adversities she's still trying to help others like her & help others understand. That's very rare!!! With that being said how could anyone not want to be friends with such a great person!!!!

I have fibromyalgia i totally understand its so lonely

I think it is all about family. Assuming that family is not at war with itself. I ran a bed and breakfast with my mum for a while. It was like having a series of families. We never felt lonely with people coming and going. It was a perfect mixture of long and short term guests. Mum died and the heart of the house along with it. And the great guests never returned. I believe "no family - no point." Strange how there can be so much loneliness with 7.7 billion people on the planet. We're designed as social beings aren't we?

I understand how you feel sometimes I do feel lonely too and people don't understand.People always say you shouldn't feel lonely because of the way you look how the way I look make me feel don't make me feel lonely

Being lonely with chronic pain or illness is extremely difficult. Many people just don't get it. Love someone today because you never know how one person could be suffering. They could be alone and you might be the only light in their world. Especially when they're dealing with physical health problems. Don't leave the sick alone. There's not enough talk about this and I've chosen to do something about it to help others and spread awareness. Nobody should have to suffer in the dark without a support system when their body is attacking them and they wish to escape the horrible agony their conditions cause them. You can have friends but many of them are gonna be non present in your world because they're stuck in their own. With illness, i can't have all the friends i have do that even though i do get why they do, because i can't go through this alone. I need people who will reach out and offer help because sometimes I'm not even able to talk or get out of bed. I try my best but with limitations the fight is much harder. This isn't as simple as when people say, learn to stand on your own, well if your body won't let you you need help. I hope everyone out there who is medically ill has help and assistance on the regular if they need it.

So proud of you Jam ❤️

Such an inspiring video! Thank you!

Aww this is so sad. I hope you get better. If I met you IRL I'd be your friend in a heartbeat.

I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. I'm in bed all the time. For the 4 years I've went down hill. With my illness. I use to get out of the house at least 1 or 2 time's a week. Go to the club have drinks. Socialize. I can't ANYMORE.. My BODY just in pain

My husband has Crohn's and Osteoporosis.. he gets lonely very often.. I do accept that I can't completely understand what he goes through. It can be hard for us as a couple because I can't stay beside him all the time and I have to work. It hurts me that I can't completely erase his loneliness.. I do feel as a failed wife..

I’m sorry to hear what you have been through with your difficulties. Don’t worry about what others think of you, you’re such a brave person to express yourself. However, I can relate to when I’ve had loneliness because I study music with my friends in class and they don’t understand my style and the great work I do.

She's so pretty ❤

I love this.. I have some chronic illnesses myself and have built a channel here where I connect with those struggling and just need a friend that gets it.. Some amazing people that really helped me too 💜💯

I have a severe chronic illness and have been paralyzed for decades. I don’t get to do the things I was able to do years ago; in fact I am not able to leave the house much any longer, but I’m not lonely. My husband, children and very small circle of friends are enough to sustain me because I have so many interests that keep my mind busy. I have learned a new language, taken free online courses from Ivy League universities, learned how to cook all kinds of ethnic food, studied comparative religion, learned how to meditate, and so much more. The internet is more than a platform for social media - it brings the world’s knowledge to you. Make use of it when you are stuck in bed, and you’ll be less worried about not being able to go clubbing. That’s something most people grow out of anyway; you aren’t missing anything by not going. I get that young people can feel isolated, especially if they are ill, but there are things you can do to keep yourself mentally healthy.

I feel like I’ve been dealing with this since I can remember. It has developed into agoraphobia. Thankfully I am dealing with this now and learning myself over again.

What a wonderful young lady

So wise and wonderful. I have dealt with this a lot as well. I was diagnosed with Celiac at 21, back when no one talked about any of it and looked at me like I had 3 heads when I said "gluten free." It looks like I will be getting some more diagnoses soon and I feel very misunderstood by friends and family as they don't get what it's like to lie in bed unable to sleep from pain. Will be checking out her blog.

Very informative video... Thamk-you for sharing.

This touched my heart ❤️

Bless her lovely soul x

Great job

thanks for this

Aww I feel so sorry for her If u need a friend I’m here for you I understand you❤️❤️

I too have Lupus, and other chronic illnesses. I have no one. I have my husband. My family, has pushed me away and that is so hurtful. It's almost like I am in mourning regarding my family.

Oh WOW! My 💔 4 this beautiful young lady & i have empathy 4 how she feels. I too am dealing w/chronic illness & feel sooo alone. People don't take da time 2 realize it cld easily hv been them in our shoes then what??? Loneliness+Chronic illness+pain! We didn't ask 4 it...Show some compassion💐. I'm here Jameisha or ANYBODY else going thru🙏

I don't understand how you are lonely and you're such a beautiful girl. Crazy because I'm a really handsome guy and still extremely lonely. I lost most of my friends due to being gay and it hurts.. Some I pushed say due to depression because I didn't have the energy and due to not having the energy was afraid that would drive them away because they would start thinking that I didn't like them. It's a really tough life 😥

Does Lupus give you lumps around you're body? I'm feeling really ill and have had lumps come up around my chest and stomach area and my kidneys....also under my arm pits and neck. I really want to find out what's wrong. I have had blood test but nothing has come back....any help would be great x....GOD bless

Having no vehicle on the road means my only social interactions i get doing shopping. I am alone, i love to have friends that want to learn land rover mechanicals as i need a hand and can teach, or go fishing on the beach.

She's beautiful

Feel your pain same shit here ....

Since they didn’t think to link her blog in the info box 😑. Here is a link: www.youlookokaytome.com She has such a courageous, beautiful soul. 👸🏽

Bless you home your doing better xoxoxo ❤❌⭕❌⭕🌹🙏

I'm very lonely and have pretty much always been this way. I have no idea (as an adult) how to meet people or make friends (because I have 0 friends), I'm 36 ... basically gave up a few years ago but cant commit suicide.

She's beautiful 😍

This is a beautiful video Jameisha. Your making a difference 4 others who are suffering too. They can reach out. I have a debilitating disease that began in my thirties. One thing I have to say, when I became disabled I found out who my friends were. They are still my support system. Those were not your friends. They were aquantences. Real friends are selfless. Myself I choose to be alone. I have made in many lives doing selfless work to help others have free programs that help them have better lives. It's exhausting but rewarding. Just because we have a chronic illness doesn't mean we should give up. Turn a negative into a positive and leave your mark on the world.

She reminds me of that buzzfeed video about depression

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same girl ..same

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"It's never Lupus"

Real loneliness hours, who up?

Come.back to tv !!!!!

Does she have a RU-vid channel?

WHO WANTS TO BE FRIENDS?

I meant to say that I have made a difference in many lives through helping them. Sorry for the mistake.

Y not just go to her house and chill

Im lonely. Im a believer. I have one person i can talk to about some things. I have another person that i text. Im in my mid 40s. I have four children and i have a chronic illness. Im always in flare. I live in nc. I have little family. Those i do have live far away and live their own lives.

TA TA TAKE-OFF !!!

I don't want to feel lonely anymore. I rather be dead.

You can be in a multitude of people, with many friends and still be lonely. The world may seem to offer solutions to it but they are all but just quick fixes. The world and all things in it are vanity. I've found a secure place, my one in all, one that sticks closer than a brother...one always there for me regardless, one who satisfies me. That person is Jesus Christ. You can try all other methods, go! But that void will always remain. That emptiness will always remain. What your heart seeks for is union with your maker.

Should get a dog they are so loving

6th form is lonely :(

Take takeoff!

God will never leave you nor forsake you. You always will have a guardian angel with you 24/7 as you still have breath in your lungs. Never give up hope. 🙏👸💙

i cannot think of anything worse than living in a prison cell sized bedsit suffering a with chronic illness and you have no friends or family and you are alone, lonely, isolated, poor, depressed, desperate, you've lost your wife, your home and your business and are uttlerly desolated, the cherry on the top being its halloween and the darkness of winter has arrived! welcome to my life (or death!) it's hell on earth!

After 20 years of being completely lonely...Ive realized NO ONE will come to the rescue of a lonely black man. Ive tried to "think positive" for over 20 years now. I cant say it worked. Im an outcast and I seriously dont know why....other than nobody checks for the lonely black guy

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*IT'S NEVER LUPUS!*

HA APRIL FOOLS

More like Depression 😶

Hey girl do you know the first men who will enter heaven with prophet Muhammad ,s camel belonged to your nation. S.A.W

I don't know what your belief may be, and what and who you believe in. Jesus is the man that died so you may be healed. I know it's not easy dealing with the condition you have and feeling lonely. We all go through trials and tribulations, but in different ways. In life we will have struggles, but God is a healer. He loves you no matter who you are or what your sickness is. Start talking to Him telling Him how you feel. God knows all things; He just wants to hear from you. Have faith and believe that Jesus is the only one that can help you with your loneliness. He wants to be your friend. Trust and believe that He can come to your rescue. Medicine definitely helps. God created people to be creative, and that's why we have scientists, and doctors. Yes there's scientists, doctors, social workers and psychiatrist because He knew we at times in our lives we may need these professionals. Be blessed, walk by faith and be healed!