I have noticed that when I would be w/ding and I would wallow in how sick I felt it would feel unbearable. The times I would be w/ding and would be positive and just force myself to do things and try to have a positive attitude I found that it was much easier to handle.
I have tried to explain this to friends I have and my boyfriend at times in the past and they usually think I am being arrogant or that the only reason it works for me is because "i must not be as sick as them".
Many people don't like a smiling face saying be positive when they feel like their world is crumbling. Sadly, if they would listen it might just help