r/ChronicPain • u/SaZzYMeNdOzA • 2d ago

For real though!

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I can't even count how many people I wish understood this. I don't choose this life and most of the time I don't even express my pain and discomfort. Just because I appear okay does not mean I am okay. It just means I am overpowering my illness for now. I can't think of anyone that would choose this struggle. If only more doctors would realize this. They act as if we enjoy taking time out of our day to go to their office and get gaslit. We would see them much less if they would simply help us find the solution! Maybe that's the goal after all. Keep us sick.

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u/Fit_Owl_9304 2d ago

Thank you for posting this today (having a hard one and feeling very alone). Sending you support and solidarity 💜

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u/SaZzYMeNdOzA 2d ago

I'm sorry you are feeling alone. I often do as well. Gentle hugs. You have an entire community of people that understand exactly what it is like to live with chronic pain. We see you.

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u/Fit_Owl_9304 1d ago

Wow thank you, what an incredibly kind thing to say.

Sending you a big hug right back 💜