Wow, I hate to say this, but your mom seems really ignorant. I don't know how old you are, but I assume you are living with your family since they are so adamant that you work. Fast food retail is not one of the easier jobs out there, physically speaking. Your family sounds very much like mine. They just don't understand, and are too narrow minded and judgmental to even try. You seem very young, and I don't believe that people who are not well and able bodied as the rest of the family should be pressured into working jobs they cannot handle. You probably applied to a job that you knew was not a good fit for you just because of what your family wants. This has set you up for shame, guilt, and possible failure. Unfortunately you have some limitations. I wish your family was more aware and less selfish to what those limitations are. The strong should help the weak, but lately it seems that the strong would like to ignore the weak because it's difficult to look at, and they just want to feel happy and comfortable. I've always been a very poor person, and never really received much help, and sometimes the people who have helped me have also hurt me. The harm caused early on had a lasting effect, and the older I get, the more I realize that I can only count on myself, which really sucks, but seems to be the truth. So, if I were to try and give some practical advice, it would be: only apply for jobs that you are sure you can handle with your condition. Ignore your family's stupid comments for now. Don't talk to them about your worries, or anything like that. They just don't seem to get it, and probably never will. I used to try to talk to my mom about how I felt about this or that. She would sit up on her high horse listing her accomplishments despite her own perceived adversity. That's her life, and my life is totally different from her. You have a whole different set of challenges than those in your family. I just hate when people discredit your feelings and abilities just because they have not had the same feelings and experiences. I decided to reply to your post because I have been through the same type of criticism and pressure from my family when it comes to working. They have never really helped me, and at 30 yrs. old, I have to learn to let go of the idea of a family that actually helps each other out. You are not a moron, you are simply trying to please others and do what they want you to do. Just remember to listen to your body. Another job will come along that you will be able to handle.