The last few days I have been feeling really overwhelmed and upset with my body and how I am being treated by those close to me. I just feel like people especially family and friends just don't understand how endometriosis effects so many different aspects of your life. I am constantly getting those comments like your always tired, you barley go out and why don't you just get pregnant that would just make everything better. Today I have come to breaking point, I know another people on here… read more
Unfortunately, with endo and any other chronic diseases it is hard for people, even those closets to us, to sympathize with our situation. We are constantly in pain, fatigued and our energy is just drained. I am sorry you are going through this but you are not alone. It is a constant battle having people understand but do what is best for you. Don't drain yourself trying to make others understand. Maybe distancing yourself for a little while can create some sensitivity but educating them is a good way too. Have they looked into endometriosis on their own? Cause if they did, then they wouldnt say something insensitive like getting pregnant would fix the problem. I am sure they love and care about you, so if they really want to help and understand, they need to learn more about what youre going through. When I was first going through all this I sent this to my family as a simple way of introducing endo: https://www.buzzfeed.com/laraparker/things-wome...
Maybe this well help. Xoxo