Seeking Advice on How to Handle Family Members Who Don’t Believe You

Posted by Jess @longhaulerjess, Aug 4 1:53pm

Hi everyone,

I hope you’re all doing as well as possible. I’m reaching out because I’m struggling with a situation and could really use some advice. My family doesn’t believe in my Long COVID illness (since 11/2020), and it’s been incredibly challenging to deal with their skepticism on top of managing my health.

Have any of you faced similar situations with family or close friends? How do you handle it? Any strategies or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much for your support.

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Sometimes it's easier to show them a website. Many Long Covid patients have dysautonomia. If your symptoms match dysautonomia, show them this:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6004-dysautonomia
Mine took me two years to recover from. Good luck, hope you find healing!

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I feel you so much. My husband understands however bro and sis think I am just 'sleeping' etc. This fatigue is UGH!!!

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