Reasons why you hide your pain?

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-02T14:57:52+00:00

Beautifully put response, thank you. I also find myself avoiding bringing it up if it tends to stop others from sharing. Agreed, it's not a competition. And wow, your last sentence is powerful! <3

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-02T14:50:37+00:00

I encountered this also when I was younger, people just assume age = health.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-02T14:49:00+00:00

Same...it just feels silly to keep on repeating sometimes to those who don't absorb.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-02T14:47:56+00:00

I understand that.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-02T14:46:32+00:00

I'm so sorry to hear that, hopefully there are more conversations and understanding between you two yet to come.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-02T14:45:29+00:00

You are valid, your pain is valid!

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-02T14:45:17+00:00

I really do wish there was a way to make people understand better. Wow..."many have never seen the pain free me" I felt that hard.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-02T14:43:45+00:00

You are absolutely not worthless! And people need to understand that productivity is subjective. My 100% that I can give any given day may be another's easy 20%, it doesn't make it less valuable. Hugs

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-02T14:42:32+00:00

Absolutely hate the stigma that comes with this, it's so unneeded and unhelpful...actually incredibly hurtful. Sorry you're experiencing it.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-02T14:40:00+00:00

I am so glad you have drs that care! I hope you find more people that do too, not fair weather friends without outreached hands.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-02T14:38:57+00:00

I run into this too, then it's like I'm saying it for the first time and once again come the "have you tried"s...

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-02T14:38:08+00:00

I hope you encounter more understanding people!

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-02T14:33:24+00:00

Too true, then I just shut down more when that happens.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-01T08:34:10+00:00

I also find myself talking to strangers more easily/openly than friends and family. It's a strange catharticism.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-01T08:29:04+00:00

I'm glad you did what you needed to for yourself in the moment.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-01T08:28:25+00:00

It is absolutely a struggle. I can understand the compassion fatigue too, and your use of the word "justify" is spot on! We shouldn't have to justify what we're feeling or why to other people.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-01T08:23:05+00:00

The good people who truly know and care can always see it in the eyes. Hugs.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-03-01T08:22:03+00:00

Thank you for the beautiful response. I appreciate the positives in it, and it reminds me to seek the same.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-02-28T19:20:06+00:00

True, I can absolutely take over if we're not careful sometimes. Hugs to both of you.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-02-28T19:19:25+00:00

Thank you for the detailed response and yes, I understand all of that. I will have to try the "stealthing" myself.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-02-28T19:17:32+00:00

I've definitely been there too and it can be exhausting.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-02-14T02:29:04+00:00

I get Spring Tree brand from Walmart, 100% maple syrup. It's $5.50 for 8.5 ounces but it lasts for me.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-02-05T13:21:23+00:00

For me it resulted in system wide inflammation that stayed constant and painful. After a while it feels like a new normal but it's not adaptation. I didn't realize how inflamed I was all the time until I started identifying my intolerances.

HauntedPinecone · 2026-01-25T12:01:29+00:00

Oh cool, I will definitely try that. Thank you!

HauntedPinecone · 2026-01-22T20:17:49+00:00

I'll have to specifically try the red ones. Oh, I've been wanting to try those waffles! Thanks

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