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Have MS, In Denial Thinking That Pain In Back Due To Fall On Ice. Help To Get Out Of Denial
I have a friend that has MS but he does not know that I know what he has . How can I I tell him I know without hurting his feeling. He also should not be driving but he does he can hardley walk any more . HE HAS HAD IT FOR 18YRS. HE TOLD ME THAT HE FELL ON ICE & HURT HIS BACK. hE IS IN DENIAL HE BELIEVE HIS LIES THAT HE TELLS ME
You should not hide things from each other. It is not helpful.
Although disclosure may hurt for short duration, but in long term your friend will be more comfortable in sharing his stress with you. This ventilation of stress will help him and reduce denial.
Wish you good health and all the best.
Regards, Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal www.99doctor.com
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Have MS, In Denial Thinking That Pain In Back Due To Fall On Ice. Help To Get Out Of Denial
Hello, welcome to Healthcare Magic. You should not hide things from each other. It is not helpful. Although disclosure may hurt for short duration, but in long term your friend will be more comfortable in sharing his stress with you. This ventilation of stress will help him and reduce denial. Wish you good health and all the best. Regards, Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal www.99doctor.com