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Topic: But you don’t look sick

hiker53
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Member # 6046

posted

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.

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Hiker53

"God is light. In Him there is no
darkness." 1John 1:5

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aklnwlf
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 5960

posted

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]

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Do not take this as medical advice. This comment is based on opinion and personal experience only.

Alaska Lone Wolf

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Beverly
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I don't think folks care either way.

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God Bless You! Everything..is just my opinion.

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Ann-Ohio
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Member # 44364

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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.

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Ann-OH

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

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