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Knj
Senior Contributor

Chronic illness

Sometimes its really hard living with chronic illness. Im sick of being gaslighted by the doctors and trying to blame it on other things even know there is physical evidence. Its hard enough to deal with the chronic illness yet along the doctors not taking it seriously and not being able to tell people how you feel because its been a long standing problem. I feel like people dont really care unless they can solve the problem. I guess im just struggling to accept i cant do the things i used to and struggling because that will probably never change. Sometimes i feel id be better off not here, i know i shouldnt think that way but things just seem hopeless sometimes. I have no plans! Just venting i guess! 

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@Knj 
I know it suxs. There is no end In sight and its worse than a marathon. I fully understand your feelings. I feel like such a burden. 
but we are all here for you. Vent away, let it all out you are not alone. 

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Yep @Knj @snowflake231 

 

It took me a while to figure out I was being gaslit by my gp about blood pressure and spinal issues. She dismissed disc bulges and blamed me for bad diet re blood pressure without being honest and laying it on the table, just being rude, aggressive and pushing me out of the consultation room without letting me put my arms properly back in my clothing. Yes, I have stopped going to her, but my trust in doctors is shot. 

I am guessing my blood pressure issues are more due to my system being flooded with cortisol than refined crap food. She should have known that. I shouldn’t have to solve those issues and deal with doctor arrogance which can be a form of narcissistic abuse. Patients are vulnerable. They have duty of care NOT to do harm.

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@Appleblossom Its so hard to find a good dr. 

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It really is

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Yeah thanks. Yeah you really do. Thanks 🙂