![]() ![]() You don’t have to drive for hours to find a magical location. (#SelfLove is so important.) Bonus: a makeover party calls for hundreds of silly selfies.īut don’t feel like you need to stay at home and have your friends come to you, social activities outside of the house are still an option. Pick up some face masks, break out the wax, and pamper yourself. Get all dolled up (even if you’re not going out). If you’re anything like me, you’ll be counting down until the next burger. Who doesn’t love trying out new restaurants? Make it a weekly/fortnightly tradition to get everyone together, pick a new recipe or food place, and pig out. Eat anything and everything your heart desires. Plus, you and the girls can get as loud as you want without feeling the need to apologize to the stuffy couple sitting at the next table over. A night in allows you to stay within the comfort of your own home (and your own PJs), which gives you immediate access to anything you need. Movie nights are a personal favorite of mine. (These tips have also helped me rekindle some friendships!) Binge-watch a few movies. In addition, I’ve picked up a few helpful tips and tricks that have allowed me to continue to be social. I’ve made friends, learned more about Endometriosis, and developed an intense passion for spreading knowledge about this disease. These niche Facebook groups gave me the chance to compare my experiences with the experiences of thousands of other women. This year, I decided to join a few Endo support groups on Facebook. Endometriosis is a complicated issue, with a lot of incorrect information surrounding it. Whenever I’m explaining Endo to a friend or a relative, I’ve found that it tends to be taken as “an exaggeration” of a “painful period.” But I and every other #EndoBabe out there knows Endometriosis is more than that. Sadly, my once pretty tight group of friends has downsized, leaving me with just one thing to say: Endometriosis is not talked about enough. And even though my closest friends understand why I can’t make it, I still feel like I’m letting them down. Now, I’m pain-free one week per month, so my plans often get canceled. Growing up, I was very active - I enjoyed spending all my free time outdoors, at the beach, hiking, dancing, and going out. Endo has disrupted my social life and the impact it’s made has been significant. Some may think the biggest impact Endo has on a person’s life is on their physical health (and that’s super important, believe me!), but there are other struggles we should be talking about, too. Endometriosis isn’t easy to live with, especially when it comes to getting through seemingly normal day-to-day activities.
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