Guest guest Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I get the same reaction with my situation, having FMS, major depression, asthma, OA, PTSD and more " alphabet " problems. That's why I use groups like this--we understand. I don't bother to explain even to my family any more. I've told my son for over two years that I cannot babysit three boys under age 7 and still he asks... I keep telling him that if I could do that, I could also work a full-time job. You know what the saying: " Take what works for you and ignore the rest. " You can't let yourself be affected by those who don't understand. It takes too much energy. Those are the people to whom you just say, " I'm okay, " and let it go. It's a great way to find out who really cares about you and has the strength to hang in with you. Barbara > I experience this since cancer treatment. If someone sees me on a good day, or during the a good part of a day, they think I am all better now. It is hard to explain, and I can feel support kind of slipping away--so much support I got through treatment, but for recovery, there was first this sort of " why aren't you better yet, " and then this sort of silence. Like I am being seen as milking it or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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