mellster
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Agreed - but it also might help to keep in perspective how one felt about such illnesses when one was healthy. In my case, though I was always reasonably considerate (after spending time with and taking care of elderly and disabled during alternative service when I was 19), I must admit that I at least had doubts about people with constant chronic pain/exhaustion. The way our society works and also due to natural protective mechanisms ("this could never happen to me due to superior psyche") it is easy to join the 'dark' side and post hurtful comments without thinking, esp. as long as one never had been seriously ill. It's not worth stressing out over some people's inconsiderate comments, but it's certainly worth to spread awareness and engage in advocacy..