Sorry, you are going through all of this. I don't have a T. I have a pdoc that I only see every 3 mo.'s I also wondered when my friends & family would understand. I told my everyone of my illness and I was very
sad to learn that 2 of my family members thought I can just get up and forget about it.So, I was really upset and decided to forget about them and concentrate on me.NO one understand unless they have actually have been there.As, for my friends, I have lost a few. I guess they weren't really friends, if they can't support you,in good times and bad times.I agree, that maybe you can try to join a support group.
I'm sorry that I don't have a lot of advice.Just know we care for each other in this group.

Sending you lots of hugs,
Sassy