Comments on: What Other People Think

By: Crystal

Crystal — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:06:50 +0000

Good post, something I can (sadly) truly relate with.

By: RA Guy

RA Guy — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:44:22 +0000

Yeah I don’t think we can truly get over what other people think completely, but life does seem more enjoyable when we place more emphasis on our thoughts at opposed to others…except when we get some really good advice from others (often, we turn a blind eye it seems…)

By: raandme

raandme — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:47:29 +0000

I understand completely! I always thought I was the type of person who could care less about what other people think. But the thought of other people seeing me and thinking Im weak is so difficult for me to deal with. And I have no idea why!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:58:06 +0000

I can very much relate to this! I have had arthritis for most of my life and for most of that time, I wondered what people were thinking or saying about me. Some people are brave enough to say something to you, the majority of others are not. But I think that there comes a point where you realize that it doesn’t matter what people think about you. What matters is You. You can still be a caring person without worrying about how people perceive you.

Hugs to all! Look forward to reading about more adventures:)

By: Kali

Kali — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:31:13 +0000

That is definitely a hard part! I struggle with worrying about not contributing enough with my partner, about what other law students think of me, and heaven help me what my professors think of me.

Fortunately, I have an incredibly supportive partner – he helps remind me that my health has to be our top priority, and what I can and can’t do around the house is a lot less important. The fact that the state pays for an attendant (right now, the boyfriend) to help around the house has helped me to accept that the limits on housework are not a big deal. Usually.

~Kali