Originally Posted by Craig J. Phillips

Thank you for sharing what you have here. I have lived with the affects of a traumatic brain injury and an invisible disability for nearly 48 years. I have come to realize that denial can be like a warm blanket that people use to avoid having to feel their feelings. I have found that some people do not know how to feel their feelings.

Some people do not want to feel their feelings, so for them remaining in denial is a softer way. Other people realize -- either consciously or unconsciously that they would have to make changes if they stopped denying our realities. For them making changes is too.... I have found that trying to make people feel or change is some thing I am powerless over. With this painful reality, I have come to realize that I am the one who needs to get comfortable in my own skin.

To do this I have had to learn to accept myself in my reality, before I could stop fighting against myself. This has and continues to be a process for me *edit*



I look forward to hearing from you.

Have a great day and fun with your time.

Craig

Originally Posted by markneil1212

why would all of us give up our lives the way they were for no reason? i am guilty of denying in the past too. i had a friend who had depression and went to the hospital and i said he was a baby. until depression hit me and no one believed. now it's the same thing with the head injury stuff. i will always give people the benefit of the doubt if they say they are sick from something.

Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho

Marina,

Just a thought. You could ask him to do something before he tries to give you medical advice or opinion. Ask him to watch the whole YouTube 'You Look Great' series at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Xso...ature=youtu.be

It will enhance his knowledge as a PA plus hopefully give him a reason to be more supportive.

My best to you.