Reply #18: To get through it

[prolesunited]

focus on the positive outcomes. It sounds like you have been in extreme pain and suffering for quite some time now. Your classmates snide remarks probably made you feel self-conscious as well.

You're already on the proper course of antibiotics so you should be feeling much healthier soon. Even if you weren't in pain, that raging infection was taking a toll on your overall health. You will be able to wake up, go to sleep and the entire course of your day pain free.

And, when it's all done, think of how much better you will feel. You will be able to eat and smile with confidence. I'm sure this has been taking a physical and emotional toll on you.

If someone gives you a hard time, just reply that you have a medical condition and are undergoing treatment. Would they laugh at or make fun of someone missing a limb?