30 Times People Who Suffer Non-Obvious Illness Reveal Why Others Got Angry With Them

The best way forward is to be as kind as you can to everyone you meet

Maryjane

• Published in Interesting
• September 18, 2022

We could all use a little more kindness in our daily interactions. It doesn't necessarily mean that someone isn't in agony just because you can't see them suffering.

Even though it's instinctive to pass judgment on others right away, we should make an effort to learn about people's backgrounds, quirks, and issues. People and life in general can be far more complex than they initially seem.

What appears to be extraordinarily difficult to one person may be extraordinarily simple to another. However, by thinking about what we ourselves find challenging and extending it to other aspects of life, we might begin to comprehend what patients may be feeling.

If we don't "understand" why others can struggle with seemingly "simple" chores, we need to reflect on the times we've had to function while in pain. Have you ever had to attend work or school while suffering from a severe stomachache, broken limb, or toothache?

So the best course of action is to be as kind as you can be to everyone you meet, regardless of whether they are in perfect health or are struggling with a variety of obvious and less obvious medical issues. In a very candid and open r/AskReddit thread, internet people talked about their hidden medical illnesses that their friends, family, and coworkers sometimes stigmatize.

Continue reading to learn more about how challenging their daily lives can be. 

A redditor asked:

1. PTSD

2. Crohn's disease

3. ADHD

4. Migraines

5. Celiac disease

6. Arthritis

7. Memory problem

8. Autism

9. Depression

10. POTS

11. Diagnosed Agoraphobia

12. Autistic

13. Medical Conditions

Hold down a job. I've got a triple threat of medical conditions, epilepsy, diabetes and aspergers. My parents see me only at my physical appearance, my dad has even stated that it's because I'm part of a generation that wants instant gratification and all the millennial stereotypes. My mom thinks I'm just playing a Sad sob story as an excuse not to work hard. But the thing is, I try my damned best to do what I do. I mean I can't earn over a certain amount or my social security stops, so i take the roll of house husband and do all the chores. Cook, clean, grocery shop, ect. But my parents think it's me being lazy.

And I'll be the first to admit I've never been good at holding a job. Between the depression from being torn away from my hometown and friends without even being allowed to get phone numbers to say good bye, and the epilepsy that made it near impossible for me to get my driver's license, I decided being a homemaker would be my best course of action. But of course, nothing will ever be good enough for them. They hold every mistake I make over my head. And it sucks. I can't even afford a service animal to help me with my epilepsy/seizures

- WinterWizard9497

14. Severe Endometriosis

15. Connective tissue disorder

16. Acute Leukemia

17. Combo disorder depression

18. Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder

19. Chronic bladder and kidney infections

20. ME/CFS Club

21. Psoriatic arthritis

I have psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia. Just recently diagnosed but have been dealing with the pain and fatigue for years. I get a ton of judgement because my husband is “mr. mom” and takes on a ton of the parenting duties for our toddler, especially when we are out of the home.

He doesn’t care - a) he’s an equal parent by choice, and b) it’s an agreement we’ve made, that with all of the energy it takes me to even get us out of the house and socialize…he primarily manages the parenting once we get there…but people see a dad being primary parent and the judgements are plain as day on their faces. My own mom used to make sideways comments implying that I was lazy, poor Bob (not his name hahah), but now I finally have a diagnosis and that’s stopped.

- RecentRegister239

22. Stuttering

23. Asthma

24. Broken shoulder

25. Social anxiety

26. Dyspraxia

27. Chondropathy

28. Borderline personality disorder

29. Serious back condition

30. Erythromelalgia

The degree of daily chronic pain and discomfort some people may experience is another factor. The best course of action is to be as kind as you can be to everyone you meet.

Feel free to clarify any medical conditions in the comments that you feel are being misconstrued or perceived incorrectly so that everyone can learn more.

Maryjane