Awkwardly Introverted

Chronic illnesses are often misunderstood, but  invisible illnesses  like Behçet’s disease come with an entirely different set of challenges. From the outside, many of us may  look fine , but beneath the surface, we’re fighting a  daily battle  with unpredictable symptoms, relentless pain, and the emotional weight of knowing there’s no cure. What is Behçet’s Disease? Behçet’s disease is a  rare autoimmune disorder  that causes inflammation of the blood vessels throughout the body. It affects  each person differently , but common symptoms include: ✅  Painful mouth ulcers  that make eating and speaking difficult ✅  Genital ulcers  that can be excruciating and embarrassing to discuss ✅  Joint pain  that mimics arthritis, making even simple movements unbearable ✅  Skin lesions  that resemble acne but are much more painful ✅  Eye inflammation (uveitis)  that can lead to  blindness  if untreate...

You ever wake up one day and realize your own body is out to get you? Yeah, that’s me with  Behçet’s Disease —a super fun, super rare autoimmune disorder that I  definitely  didn’t ask for. Never heard of it? Congrats, you’re lucky. Unfortunately, I’m stuck with this stupid thing, so let me be your guide to this medical nightmare. What the Hell is Behçet’s?  🤔💉 Imagine your immune system is supposed to protect you. Now imagine it gets confused and starts attacking your  own blood vessels  for no reason. That’s Behçet’s. It causes  inflammation EVERYWHERE —skin, joints, eyes, stomach, brain, you name it. Basically, my immune system is like a malfunctioning security system that arrests the homeowner instead of the intruder. Oh, and to make things even more fun? It mimics a bunch of other conditions ( MS, IBS, lupus, etc. ), so getting diagnosed is like playing a  frustrating game of medical Clue —except instead of winning, you just get a lifelong ...