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Originally Posted by Stellatum
As my husband was helping me at my daughter's graduation yesterday, people were concerned. I think they thought I was fainting (it was very hot), so they wanted to bring me a chair, a glass of water, etc. We were just trying to get to the car, and I tend to go limp, so I'm a sight. What's the best simple explanation to people in passing? I usually say things like, "I have a muscle disorder." If the person stops to talk, or if it's someone I know, I might say, "I have a neuromuscular disease, myasthenia gravis. It's sort of like MS." Yesterday at one point I heard myself say, "Oh no, I'm fine, I'm always like this," which was probably not the best choice. 
What's your favorite very brief explanation?
Abby |
Abby! My favourite brief explanation is "all of the above!" This is an interesting topic. I think you are
very perceptive. In social situations, "brief" is exactly what people are looking for, unless, as you said, a person stops to talk, and even then, your answer was right on!
Social situations are not the time and place to speak, in-depth, about conditions. That's reserved for one-on-one coffee, or when others pursue the conversation.
When someone asks if we need help, it's really important to smile (if we can...
) and to thank people for asking. You'd be surprised at how many people aren't sure if they should step in and help.