LymeNet Flash: But you don’t look sick

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Posted by hiker53 (Member # 6046) on :

https://www.globallymealliance.org/blog/how-to-respond-to-but-you-dont-look-sick

How to respond to those who don’t think you are ill.

Posted by aklnwlf (Member # 5960) on :

Thanks for the link Hiker!

I'm sure most of us here have been told that we don't look sick many times.

Or even worse is looking sick and friends and family not really caring one way or another.

For me Lyme and Co's has been a horrific lonely ordeal.

I'm so grateful for the help I did get from my LLMD, GP and the incredibly kind people here on Lymenet.

[group hug]

Posted by Beverly (Member # 1271) on :

I don't think folks care either way.

Posted by Ann-Ohio (Member # 44364) on :

You can just say "That doesn't mean I am not sick" and switch the conversation to "How are you doing?" (Looking very concerned, of course.)

Also, you can advise them on how to avoid tick-borne diseases if you have time.

Posted by MannaMe (Member # 33330) on :

My Hubby used to say, "If I looked like I feel, I'd scare you!"