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Exercise Induced Denial

March 24, 2006

Several years ago, I got a small cough that lasted for eight weeks right around March/April. The cough returned twice every year after that. Eventually, I put two and two together, and realized my recurring cough was related to the change of season. My doctor agreed, and he gave me a prescription for my seasonal allergies.

So I take this tiny little pill once a day for several days in the Spring and again in the Fall whenever I notice the little tickle in my throat returning. A few years ago, my doctor started referring to my condition as allergy induced asthma. To me, that meant seasonal allergies which, if left untreated, brought on asthma-like symptoms. It didn’t really matter to me. I was taking my tiny little pill as needed to prevent the symptoms, and everything was fine.

Then, my doctor dropped the allergy induced part and started referring to my condition as asthma. Asthma. Just plain old asthma. I rejected the diagnosis immediately. Why? Because I don’t have asthma. I have allergy induced asthma. See the difference? When I was in school, asthma was the word tossed around everytime there was hard work to be done and some wimpy kid didn’t want to do it. And they always got to sit out and watch. Maybe that’s a bit harsh. Maybe they truly suffered from asthma. But my experience has led me to associate asthma with people who were fragile. And I have never thought of myself as fragile.

Until a couple of weeks ago when I rejoined an exercise class which is making me rethink this whole asthma business. The instructor told me to keep up with the others as well as I could. Keeping up wouldn’t have been a problem if I had been ABLE TO BREATHE. During the second class, I got so lightheaded I actually had to sit down for a bit. You know? Like those fragile kids in elementary school?

Today I swallowed my pride and met with my doctor to discuss options to manage my exercise induced asthma. And though I’m still partially in denial about having asthma, I’m looking forward to being able to breathe normally the next time I go to class.

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3 Responses to “Exercise Induced Denial”

  1. D.T. Says:
    March 25th, 2006 at 10:40 pm

    Well as long as you acknowledge the fact you may have it, rather than be in denial, about it, it’s good. Just hope you get it in the early stages when it’s easier to deal with, rather than later…

  2. Whimsy Chick Says:
    March 26th, 2006 at 9:34 am

    I’m not sure I’m acknowledging I may have it just yet. I’m just willing to do what I can to breathe normally. :)

  3. The Sister Says:
    March 30th, 2006 at 10:20 am

    You and i should really have a conversation about this seeing as I was told the same thing and had the same reactions. Your soon to be Brother in Laws profession does wonders for this. We will have to corner him and have him explain it to you or I can get you some literature and mail it seeing as we don’t actually see each other much. Thank goodness for the little picture on here or I would forget what you look like. And when are you going to remove the RANT?

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