Discussion Illness and Shame.

[epic]

Anybody else feels ashamed because they have a health problem others don't have ?

People around me are supportive but I still feel lesser to other people because of my illness. I would be super embarrassed if my peers find out about illness (except for immediate family) even though my illness is not embarrassing. I am afraid that the news will leak out some day and everybody I know, knows about it. There is something really embarrassing about it . Anybody else feels the same way ?

 

[DoNotLet2]

I don't think I'm ashamed I simply dislike my body because of its flaws. I'm not physically disabled but I have some problems that are mild and annoying. So in my case it's rather anger than shame. But of course your feelings are right too. I understand you might be afraid of what others might think.

 

[Hyperbunny]

Anybody else feels ashamed because they have a health problem others don't have ?

People around me are supportive but I still feel lesser to other people because of my illness. I would be super embarrassed if my peers find out about illness (except for immediate family) even though my illness is not embarrassing. I am afraid that the news will leak out some day and everybody I know, knows about it. There is something really embarrassing about it . Anybody else feels the same way ?

yes

 

[rabbithole]

Yeah for sure. My disease has some embarrassing/shameful components.
I'm sorry you're dealing with this op.

 

[epic]

Yeah for sure. My disease has some embarrassing/shameful components.
I'm sorry you're dealing with this op.

Thanks for the kind words ! I hope you get well soon.