Arthritis for a Day

This is something I take for granted everyday as it’s a big part of my job. I’m used to putting my own make-up on and often have to get ready quickly. I have never thought putting on make-up as a fiddly job, but with the gloves and the pain in my hands it’s so frustrating. I am so surprised about how I’m reacting to this experience and I feel guilty getting frustrated, knowing that so many people in the UK live with arthritis every day. While doing my make-up, I’m finding myself subconsciously moving into different positions, like resting my arm on the table to put my mascara on, just to ease the pain. Applying my make-up took much longer to do than normal and I definitely needed a lot of patience with the eyeliner in particular as it was so difficult to get right. I feel completely drained and all I have done so far is make breakfast and put on my make-up.