You’re attention seeking if you do but youre healed if you dont

[@rickys369]

😂 that's life but at least anyone you talk to gets to see that beautiful smile. Have a great and blessed one 🙌

[@OuchingTigerLimpingDragon]

For _real!_ Like, what's the right answer that's both light and can't be perceived as complaining, but also doesn't undermine the seriousness of the struggle?

[@jcpenny2438]

Reminds me of an appointment with my doc I had when my pain was the worst it ever was. I was trying to work on my mindset toward my pain, so when my doc asked casually how I was, I responded, “pretty well.” 🤦‍♀️ I was not well at all. He got all excited that I was “well”, so I had to explain I just said that for formalities 😅 I don’t talk about my conditions openly anymore unless it’s to my doctor or good friends. Explanations are exhausting!

[@LameLifeOfKelsey]

That sounds like me at my therapy sessions🤣 My therapist would be like wow that’s awesome you had a good week! And I’m like well..I’m kinda like a WRECK but ya know😅 hahah I totally get what you’re saying though, it really is exhausting. That’s why we choose who gets know what’s going on in our lives 🫶

[@jcpenny2438]

@@LameLifeOfKelsey yesss😂 I be saying that everything’s great and then proceed to talk about how difficult it’s been

[@thelivinggamer623]

This is very relatable. Ive had to stop saying im good or im fine as my default response so ive started saying "thats a loaded question but how are you" and then change the subject. so far it seams to work better than im fine lol

[@LameLifeOfKelsey]

Yes exactly! Putting on a mask all the time & pretending to be fine is so damaging on our mental health. Lately I’ve just said “I’m hanging in there” and then if they actually care, they can ask for more details 🤷‍♀️

[@thelivinggamer623]

​@@LameLifeOfKelsey hanging in there is a good one! I might use that one sometimes from now on :)

[@LameLifeOfKelsey]

@@thelivinggamer623 💙🙂

[@lizzbugg21]

For this reason I have actually avoided seeing most of my friends and family. I don't feel terrible everyday, but enough to where it makes having a normal schedule and routine impossible. So if the last time I saw them I was having a "good day," they assume I'm all better, but then later if I have to decline an invitation because I'm having a "bad day" I can tell they're not quite as understanding and will even get their feelings hurt.

[@LameLifeOfKelsey]

This happens to me too ☹️ People have a hard time understanding things they haven’t been through, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t try. You’re doing the best you can, that will always be enough for the right people 💙

[@MichaelWrzesinski]

The stigma assumption.. All healed up.. uk bc simple basic functioning means THAT!?! 😳🤨🙄(in that order)

[@mary-7080]

The other day I was taking some ibuprofen for my chronic back pain and someone walked up to me and started suggesting ways I should take care of myself so that I don’t have to take it. Like please mind your own business it’s my life you don’t have to live with it k?

[@filippag6520]

Ugh I hate that. When I took the cab from and to the hospital, the cab driver gave suggestions like "you should walk instead" sir I literally can't, that's why I'm PAYING you to drive me

[@LameLifeOfKelsey]

People love to act like they know everything about something they’ve never experienced. It’s so frustrating. But you know your body better than anybody!! Ignore them & keep doing what’s best for you 💛

[@LameLifeOfKelsey]

The audacity is INSANE. That reminds me of the time I was freshly out of a procedure and was in a wheelchair. This random guy in the elevator punched me on the arm and was like “oh come on, get up! you’re too young for that!”. Just like in your case, I COULDNT WALK. 🤦🏼‍♀️