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How To Explain To People That The Fatigue I Am Feeling Is Real?
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭

Ive been taking GnRH for a minth now and ny husband and other family members seem to think im acting lazy sometimes and im picking and choosing when i need a lie down or nap or i am just too tierd to cook and clean. I have a feeling they are thinking this because the night before the museum i was screaming in pain then the next day i struggled but able to go to the museum.today i have started slowly but surly going down hill.i dint think people understand abd that gets me alot nore stressed. Any… read more

posted October 27, 2020
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Every day is different with endo. Even throughout the day can vary, am I right?? I'm sorry it's so hard for people to understand❤

posted October 27, 2020 (edited)
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Im right there with you on this one. What i try and do is get a medical read up in the web if someone just dont get it to try and help explain a bit more why this is so crippling. Xoxoxo

posted October 28, 2020
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I feel you. I have the same issue. I have been told by my soon to be ex it was all in my head and that was before the endo diagnosis. You're not alone. Educated then that you can't control this.

posted October 27, 2020
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Yeah husband and boyfriend don't really understand what we going through they think we lazy and always making excuses about being tired or in pain all the time.

posted December 7, 2020
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Thank you for the replies.
I have tried so hard to keep trying to explain to my husband..i just feel worn out. We were so close before this illness.i understand its hard for him too but its harder for me and to try keep emotions undercontrol is difficult as im on medication thats made my moods crazy.since i lost my job due to illness financially we have been struggling too so thats been extra pressure I just dont know what to do im just gonna take in the advice been given today and hope it helps,thank you ladies
(Sorry if i sound like im moaning i just dont want to end up splitting up) x

posted October 28, 2020

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