Wow!!! That,,,, is a real toughy. Perhaps the best way is come right out and tell it like it is.......
CFIDS Asso. is very informative.......that's the first place I learned all there's to know about this illness...now there're so many other sites are just informative.
Hugs,
Kit
Go to this website jonniewright.com and see fibromyalgia for beginners. It's a great place to start , learn and explain to others. Best Wishes and Welcome to the Fibro Family ,Sharon
I've found what works for me is giving my friends and family members the latest research info on my condition (I have CFS). It took my family members years to come around and accept the fact that I was so ill. Many of us feel that the name "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" trivializes this disease. CFS can be a serious illness and physicians who treat CFS patients know this. One thing that may help is checking out the CFIDS Association of America website for more information on CFS and/or feel free to check out my website (it is listed in my profile) for the latest treatments & research on CFS and fibromyalgia.
Good luck and let us know what happens !
PlateletGal