k, i've got this problem with a few of my friends. we're usually light-hearted and joke around, but whenever i try to say something serious, they dont believe me.
like the other week, i found out i have hypoglycemia and so i told them. but they only said "everyone's got that". dont know if thats true, but i'm concerned in case i ever collapse and they wouldnt know what to do.
i've already told them about this twice but no matter how seriously i say it, they just dont take my word for it.
how can i make them see that i'm not joking around?
2007-06-26 05:05:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
maybe they are not smart enough to even know what a word that big means, and are too stupid to ask. Maybe they really aren't REAL friends at all, as a real friend should take atleast some interest in your medical problems, if they exist. Take another moment to explain to them what exactly hypoglycemia is and what the warning signs are that way they KNOW. Don't make it a topic of conversation everyday though, because that may cause them to think you are just looking for attention/sympathy.. Anyway, if they continue to go one as they have, it may be time to get new friends. Above all else tho, take care of yourself.
P.S> don't forget to give them detailed idiot-proof instructions on how to dial 911, just in case. ; )
2007-06-26 07:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by .sincerious. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello, i know what you mean my friends dont believe N E thing serious i say either just give them proof about your situation. if they think its a joke then maybe they don't care. im really no one to give advice but i am in the same situation. tell each of your friends individually when they are them selves because they act different when they are around
different people hope it helps
2007-06-26 05:23:05 · answer #2 · answered by babykay1512 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you guys probably joke around alot so everything you say seems like a joke.its the same with my friends.just put on the straightest face ever and tell them.or start out saying "guys im serious..."or get someone else to say it.like a brother,sister,parent.they'll believe them.
2007-06-26 05:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably need to look completely serious, and make them feel bad for not believing you, like a guilt trip, sounds mean but it might need to be done. just explain everything that could happen and hopefully they listen and will be able to help you if they need too. i am sorry but you might need to have someone like your parents or get a doctors note. like show them a prescription for something like you have to take (if you take something) but good luck and i hope they believe you!
2007-06-26 05:13:17 · answer #4 · answered by lilsteiny06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have it too and as long as you keep eating small stuff throughout the day (fruit, cookie, juice, ect) you'll be alright. Sit them down, tell them you are serious and if you ever seem weak or woozy, you need them to be there for you.
2007-06-26 05:13:01 · answer #5 · answered by Phoenixsong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
speak to them individually, not in a group, then they wont be trying to show off as much and turn it into a joke.
also, the truth hurts, so instead of believing you have something that may be life threatening they chose to pretend it's not hapening.
2007-06-26 05:11:15 · answer #6 · answered by pirate_princess 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just talk to them and tell them your being serious and that you'll need there help if anything happens.. they probably don't think your serious because you joke around alot
2007-06-26 05:25:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gosh, what idiots. Do you really want to be friends with people like this?
2007-06-26 06:57:35 · answer #8 · answered by Orla C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask them to tell you what they think it is, bet they don't know! then explain it to them and tell them what they need to do if something happens to you.
2007-06-26 05:09:38 · answer #9 · answered by Emma G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i av the same problem with ma friends!!! they annoy me so much some times i hate them!!!
2007-06-26 06:09:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋