I've been estranged from my family for over 30 years due to abuse issues @moodyblue83...

However, several people I'd counted as friends fell away (or outright ghosted me) along the way.

I gave up on the medical community as I got tired of being disrespected and jerked around...

It's emotionally painful to learn that human beings can be so callous to our suffering.

I've found this site and another site that focuses on my particular condition to be quite helpful and supportive... It's not the same as in real life, but it's also better than being totally isolated and alone while dealing with it.

I am so sorry that you are feeling such emotional pain on top of the physical pain...

It's the wrong kind of double-doozie for sure!