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by Anonymous on June 28th, 2006

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How can I deal with someone that complains about their illness all the time?

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  • by Petit Gateau on June 29th, 2006

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    Both of my parents have had cancer, my father passed away and my mother is a survivor. Personally, I have a disease where I am in constant pain. when you are sick, you have to take control of your feelings about the disease. Tell this person kindly and with compassion in an upbeat tone that you are concerned about them, that you know their disease causes them pain, worry, etc. But that you don't want them to feel "victimized" by it. Remind them of the qualities you miss or like about them best. Tell them you miss or would like to talk more about those interests they had before they became sick. Please be compassionate, this person obviously means a lot to you. He/She is most likely in pain both physical and emotional.
    Remind him/her how important they are to you and that you don't want them to fade away b/c of this illness.

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