Post by painttheseconds on Apr 22, 2011 22:30:44 GMT -5
I get these articles about endo sent to me every so often and wanted to see what you all thought about this particular article. If this is the wrong place to be posting it please move it to where you think it should go.
As Endometriosis is more prevalent in women in their late 20’s it is often associated as a “career women’s disease”. Women who have Endometriosis seem to possess personality traits which fall into strong, driven and perfectionism traits, which has created the link between the “career women’s disease” and Endometriosis. Though these traits appear on the surface to reflect a determined and confident personality, the driving force behind these traits needs to be carefully reassessed.
Many women with Endometriosis actually suffer from a constant need to be better than who they currently are. They are driven to constantly improve who they are and be more than what they can be. Though this trait can be positive within certain individuals, too much of this drive can create unnecessary stress and depression. The motives for being more and driving oneself further often relate to a poor self-image or a need to be perfect. Endometriosis has been closely linked to a thought pattern referred to as “Timeous Perfectionism”. Essentially the drive is to do a job perfectly and quickly at the same time. It is this constant pressure to perform and do more, in a shorter space of time at the highest standard that ultimately creates an incredible stress inside of the body. Endometriosis sufferers have been recognized to possess this thinking pattern and the connection between time and perfectionism is even more prevalent in certain job roles. Hospitality roles are probably the worst for this trait!
It is also this perfectionism which is unfulfilling and never ending. Achievements are not valued within themselves and they are constantly seeking more. They are often self critical and unrewarding towards their own achievements and seek approval from others.
It is important to acknowledge and accept these traits within oneself early so we can recognize them when we think and act on them and learn to slow down and recognize the emotion attached to the stress event. The more we can recognize our repeated traits, the easier our healing process will be.
Happiness begins when one can accept oneself and love oneself regardless of achievements. Acknowledgment for what one has achieved is also a very important step and would also provide additional self-esteem. We seldom give ourselves true reward for the things we have achieved in life.
It is only through acknowledgment and self love that true healing and happiness and really occur.
Self healing and self love are the true obstacles we face in our journey through life. Endometriosis has certainly taught me so much about myself, my body and how life can really be a test of courage and self love. What has Endometriosis taught you? What have you learned from the experience? Do you feel stronger spiritually for having learned something?
I found the article very interesting and what she talks about fits my personality. I've always been a very stubborn independent person. I'm a perfectionist and I have been since I was a child. Since having endo I've had to learn how to ask for help and how to say no. It's pretty much forced me to learn to take better care of myself.
As Endometriosis is more prevalent in women in their late 20’s it is often associated as a “career women’s disease”. Women who have Endometriosis seem to possess personality traits which fall into strong, driven and perfectionism traits, which has created the link between the “career women’s disease” and Endometriosis. Though these traits appear on the surface to reflect a determined and confident personality, the driving force behind these traits needs to be carefully reassessed.
Many women with Endometriosis actually suffer from a constant need to be better than who they currently are. They are driven to constantly improve who they are and be more than what they can be. Though this trait can be positive within certain individuals, too much of this drive can create unnecessary stress and depression. The motives for being more and driving oneself further often relate to a poor self-image or a need to be perfect. Endometriosis has been closely linked to a thought pattern referred to as “Timeous Perfectionism”. Essentially the drive is to do a job perfectly and quickly at the same time. It is this constant pressure to perform and do more, in a shorter space of time at the highest standard that ultimately creates an incredible stress inside of the body. Endometriosis sufferers have been recognized to possess this thinking pattern and the connection between time and perfectionism is even more prevalent in certain job roles. Hospitality roles are probably the worst for this trait!
It is also this perfectionism which is unfulfilling and never ending. Achievements are not valued within themselves and they are constantly seeking more. They are often self critical and unrewarding towards their own achievements and seek approval from others.
It is important to acknowledge and accept these traits within oneself early so we can recognize them when we think and act on them and learn to slow down and recognize the emotion attached to the stress event. The more we can recognize our repeated traits, the easier our healing process will be.
Happiness begins when one can accept oneself and love oneself regardless of achievements. Acknowledgment for what one has achieved is also a very important step and would also provide additional self-esteem. We seldom give ourselves true reward for the things we have achieved in life.
It is only through acknowledgment and self love that true healing and happiness and really occur.
Self healing and self love are the true obstacles we face in our journey through life. Endometriosis has certainly taught me so much about myself, my body and how life can really be a test of courage and self love. What has Endometriosis taught you? What have you learned from the experience? Do you feel stronger spiritually for having learned something?
I found the article very interesting and what she talks about fits my personality. I've always been a very stubborn independent person. I'm a perfectionist and I have been since I was a child. Since having endo I've had to learn how to ask for help and how to say no. It's pretty much forced me to learn to take better care of myself.