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Chronic Illness 5w
I wish someone would believe me, I’ve been in constant pain since I was 11, I’m so tired
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Anonymous 5w

I believe you! I started getting answers at 28. Nobody who knew me before takes my diagnoses seriously and they act like it’s an “agree to disagree” situation… Except for my mom (turns out it’s genetic). Anyway, proper support comes with less pain and more answers. It’s worth it to keep fighting for a doctor who listens. You’ve got this!!

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Anonymous 5w

i've been in chronic pain since 7 but everyone thought i was just trying to get out of school even though i subjected myself to every medical test and medication under the sun

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 5w

I was a very sick child (always at the doctor, always had a fever or cold, throwing up, etc) and my mom got sick of it after I turned 10 and started ignoring my symptoms and making me “tough it out” at school

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