things to never to say to someone with a chronic, invisible illess

as someone with an invisible, chronic condition, I have heard it all. some things were kind, appropriate, and sincere. other things... not so much. I've complied a list of things you should NEVER never never NEVER never never say to someone with an invisible or chronic illness...

 

WARNING!!!

do not say these things

• "but you don't look sick"
• "it can't be that bad"
• "it must be nice not having to go to work"
• "you just need a positive attitude"
• "well, it could always be worse"
• "you need to get out more"
• "everyone gets sick and tired"
• "who wouldn't want a nap?"
• "at least you get to take naps..."
• "I wish I could sleep that much"
• "there's people worse off than you"
• "it's all in your head"
• "you need to eat healthier"
• "are you sure it's not just depression?"
• "maybe if you exercised more"
• "you're exaggerating"
• "you look fine"
• "you look great - you must be getting better"
• "I know exactly how you feel"