Hi Michelle,
These personal ratings only have a certain meaning to the individuals they belong to. The meaning could be based on anything, I suppose. If I had to choose one thing to base my own rating on, I think I would base it on my inability to do the physical things I want to do. Not everyone would have the same answer, of course, so even the same rating is going to be different from person to person. Maybe personal ratings are getting overrated? Is it possible to have a poll somewhere asking if people think other people having personal ratings is offensive? If it is offensive to people than I have absolutely no problem not mentioning how I rate myself publicly. Note that 90 percent of the time, I mention it to people with similar ratings who I think would not feel as alone if I told them.
I am another person who was very active prior to illness and was still hit hard regardless of how over-active I was. I really like the cup thing. I think that's called an analogy??? That could be right up there with the spoon theory!
Oh and Michelle... Hang in there. I enjoy having you as a part of family.
Take care,
James.
Last edited by JamesB; 06/14/10 05:32 PM.
