.....how should I best deal with this? Year after year, they'll ask me why I'm not eating this or that, why I don't have a higher-stress occupation, and whether I'm seeking "proper" medical attention. They talk about politics, religion, the workplace, and other touchy subjects, and I'm fine, but when some of them talk with me about my health, I'm real touchy. Any thoughts on how to deal with these relatives that just don't "get it" when it comes to problems that don't get fixed by M.D.s?
2007-02-24 06:59:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I have a few friends who suffer with this and they all make similar statements regarding others just not "getting it".
Maybe if you tried a support group, you could discuss your feelings with others who have similar stories and perhaps find solutions.
Here is just one of many: http://dailystrength.org/support/Muscles_Bones/Fibromyalgia/?gclid=CN3Lyqnnx4oCFRfOggodviqPhQ
Best of luck to you.
2007-02-24 07:10:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have fibromyalgia....too. I am with ya!! Food allergies the likes. I have tried for years to pin point foods, discuss the situations and the ever changing daily misery, but truly the only people who understand are the ones who walk in similar shoes. My boyfriend is somewhat sympathetic, but then again he wants sex occasionally, so I think he does that as a conciliation prize to appease me. I have been thru the tests....food allergy, mri's, you name I have done it. Had organs removed....which I feel at this point, I could have kept. Have people look at me daily as if nothing is wrong with me and it "all in my head"...trust me I KNOW. And some days I think its all in my head. But I have a great source of information with the fibromyalgia network. They have a newsletter they put out. Go to www.fmnetnew.com. Its inexpensive for a years membership and they let you purchase back issues and special relationship and family supplements. Good Luck to you. I hope this helped!
2007-02-24 15:14:33 · answer #2 · answered by tinatchley 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remind them that it IS your body and not their's. And ignore them.
Been there, done that.
Check these sites for support.
2007-02-24 15:08:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋