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🦓 Zebra 🦓 |
You like zebras. 🦓 | |
You have a rare disorder or disease, or you suspect you may have one. | |
You've had a pet that was black and white. | |
You're wearing something zebra print in one of your profile pictures on social media. | |
You've always stood out and been different from the rest, and you're known for being unique and rare. | |
You know why the zebra is the mascot for rare disease awareness. | |
You're double-jointed, overly flexible, etc. | |
Your joints often make random cracking and popping sounds, and sometimes they can be rather loud and annoying. | |
You either have or think you may have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. | |
You may look good on the outside, but you're often falling apart on the inside. | |
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🥄 Spoon 🥄 |
You know what the term "spoonie" means. | |
You've referred to yourself as a "spoonie." | |
You used a spoon with the last meal you ate. 🥄 | |
You've used The Spoon Theory to explain your chronic illness to someone. | |
You often feel exhausted. 😩 | |
You're a spoonie (aka you suffer from a chronic disabling illness that uses up a lot of your energy). | |
On most days, no one would be able to tell just by looking at you that you are suffering from a disabling chronic illness. | |
You've had someone ask you what it feels like to be chronically ill. | |
You enjoy going out to eat with your friends. | |
You wish people could understand the struggles you face each day, and that your chronic illness is not "all in your head." | |
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🧬 DNA 🧬 |
You suffer from a chronic illness that's caused by a genetic mutation. | |
You've been referred to a geneticist by your doctor. | |
You've had DNA testing done. | |
You wish you had better genetics. 🧬 | |
Someone in your family has the same chronic illness as you do. | |
You think the study of how the body works is fascinating. | |
Science was always one of your favorite subjects in school. | |
You go by your initials instead of your first name. (For example, your name is CJ, JD, AJ, or something similar.) | |
You find it interesting to research and learn about your family tree. | |
You know you're important, even though you often feel invisible and people often overlook you. | |
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💊 Pill 💊 |
You take a lot of medication. 💊 | |
You take prescription medication every day. 💊 | |
You were often referred to as a pill when you were younger (or a pistol, brat, stinker, etc.). | |
You have a name that most people don't know how to spell or pronounce. | |
You're often found at the pharmacy. | |
You've recently delivered some news to someone that he or she found hard to swallow. | |
You're a pro at hide and seek; no one can ever find you when you hide. | |
You often try to make people feel better, but you end up making them feel worse instead. | |
You've considered becoming a pharmacist. 👩⚕️ | |
You wish you could take a certain person's problems away, but unfortunately, you are only able to help them temporarily. | |
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🎗️ Awareness Ribbon 🎗️ |
You own a t-shirt with an awareness ribbon on it. | |
You've been doing all you can to spread awareness about a certain health issue. | |
You want to do more to spread awareness about a certain health issue you have. | |
You suffer from a chronic illness, and you know what color the awareness ribbon for that illness is. | |
You've made a post about your chronic illness on social media. | |
You've used ribbon for a craft project recently. | |
You often sit with your legs crossed. | |
You've worn an awareness ribbon pinned to your shirt. | |
You've been to an event to raise money and to raise awareness about a certain health issue that you have. | |
You've started a fundraiser to raise money for an organization related to your chronic illness. | |
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🚑 Ambulance 🚑 |
You've ridden in an ambulance. | |
You're known for being loud. | |
You've been trained in how to perform CPR. | |
You've had to perform CPR on someone in a real-life emergency situation. | |
You've had to use an epi pen during an anaphylactic reaction. 💉 | |
You've had a near-death experience. | |
You've considered becoming a paramedic. | |
You want to help people and to save as many lives as you can. | |
You've given someone else a ride to the hospital in an emergency situation. | |
You keep emergency medication on you at all times. | |
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🦮 Service Dog 🐕🦺 |
You have a service dog. | |
Your dog has saved your life in an emergency situation. | |
You've had a dog for a pet. | |
As a child, you were always very obedient and did whatever you were told. | |
You currently have a job that you enjoy. | |
You are very loyal to a certain person in your life, and you are almost always seen with that person; you rarely go anywhere alone. | |
Your dream job would be to work with animals. | |
You make sure to make time for both work and for play. | |
You really enjoy helping people who are going through a rough time. | |
You've supported a friend or family member who was going through a tough time, staying by their side and always being someone they could rely on. | |
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🟦 🔌 Heating Pad 🟦 🔌 |
You often use a heating pad. | |
You suffer from chronic pain. | |
Your body temperature often fluctuates; you go back and forth from feeling hot and cold. | |
You like to make people feel better when they are in pain. | |
You wish you were more in-the-know and could take part more in what's going on around you; you want to be more plugged in. | |
It gets very hot sometimes where you live. ☀️ | |
You've recently gotten into a heated argument with someone. 🤬 | |
You spend a good majority of your day using a device that is powered by electricity. ⚡️ | |
You often use social media to blow off steam. 🤬 | |
You'd rather be too hot than too cold. 🥵 | |
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🛌 Bed 🛌 |
You spend a lot of time in your bed. | |
You have days when you can't walk and are bedridden. | |
You often go places looking like you just rolled out of bed; you don't bother to brush your hair or do your makeup. | |
You often stay in your pajamas all day. | |
You probably sleep more than the average person. | |
You suffer from chronic fatigue. | |
You spend more time in the bedroom than any other room of the house. | |
You're often found with a quilt or a blanket on top of you. | |
You've lived in the same place for a long time, and you don't plan on moving anytime soon. | |
You often wear the same clothes for days. | |
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💻 Laptop 💻 |
You own and use a laptop every day. 💻 | |
You enjoy having Skype sessions with your friends. | |
There is at least one chronic illness YouTuber you enjoy watching and have learned a lot from. | |
You've considered becoming a chronic illness YouTuber. | |
You've joined an online support group related to a health condition that you have. | |
You've learned a lot from other people in online support groups. | |
You're on a laptop computer right now. 💻 | |
You spend a lot of time on a computer every day. 💻 | |
Most of your friends live inside your computer. 🖥️ | |
You've used a computer to research a certain health condition that you have. | |
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Which chronic illness emoji are you according to this survey? |
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Are you happy with your result? | |
Do you like that emoji? | |
Have you used that emoji before? | |
What are three ways in which you feel you resemble that emoji? | |
...and what are three ways in which you don't? | |
Do you suffer from a chronic illness, and if so, what? | |
Who are your favorite chronic illness YouTubers to watch? | |
What is the most significant physical health issue you are dealing with right now? | |
What is the most significant mental and/or emotional health issue you are dealing with right now? | |
Do you feel like all of your needs are met? | |
What is one thing you've learned from someone in an online support group? | |
What is one thing you've learned from someone in a YouTube video related to your chronic illness? | |
Do you own a shirt with the name of your chronic illness on it? | |
What does the awareness ribbon for your chronic illness look like? | |
Does the hospital in your current city have a good reputation? 🏥 | |
When was the last time you were in the hospital? 🏥 | |
....and what were you there for? | |
What medications are you on that you take every day? | |
What are your favorite medications that you've taken, and why? 💊 | |
What are your least favorite medications that you've taken, and why? 💊 | |
What is the worst medication side effect you've ever experienced? 💊 | |
Have you ever been misdiagnosed with something? | |
Do you currently suspect you have a disease or disorder you haven't been diagnosed with yet? | |
Do you have a doctor you can trust? | |
Are you friends with someone who is going through the same health issue as you? | |
What is something you wish people would know about your chronic illness? | |
What symptoms do you experience the most frequently? | |
What is the worst or hardest thing you are going through right now? | |
....and what is getting you through it? | |
If you are sick, do you believe that God is going to heal you? | |
What is your favorite emoji among the ones on this survey? | |
What is your most used emoji among the ones on this survey? | |
Which emoji(s), if any, do you think I should include next? | |
Do you have any prayer requests? 🙏 | |
And last but not least, did you enjoy this survey? | |
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I hope you have a happy, healthy, pain-free day! 💃 |
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