So, no longer a newby now, but still with lots of pain and progressing.

I know that others have posted this, but would like anyone to give me new ideas.

I am somewhat literal, and before the pain and tingling, I did not realize how often people inquire about how you are, and I don't just mean as a greeting.

My husband has stopped inquiring and now tells me that I will lose friends if I continue to express my pain.

BTW, I am fairly private, so I am not going on and on.

I am getting to the point to saying okay, but even that is met with, you aren't good?

I thought by the weight loss and haggard look from not sleeping well, there would be more empathy.

Is is just a different planet we are on from normal people now?

Help please, wise ones?