I would ignore them. Whenever I have come across someone who doesn't believe me or thinks they know whats wrong, I get the book on Fibro out and give it to them to read. I tell them after they are done reading it they can get back to me. They never finish reading it and the comments stop!

That’s a lot to contend with friend.

I do believe mindset is important. And sure, mind of matter may be applicable in some situations.

However, I try to remind myself that most people have the best of intentions and not let their naivety cause me any stress and additional pain.

Sorry you have to deal with that.
And I’m sorry you are still dealing with endometriosis on top of everything else!

Most people and doctors unfortunately believe that after a hysterectomy and or menopause endometriosis is over. And that can be the case for most people, but there plenty of cases where this is not true. Most information on the web and what doctors believe is sorely outdated.

Studies show that there are a lot of shared traits between those with chronic illnesses, putting others first is one of those traits.

Take care of yourself. Try and hold onto any measure of peace you can. Know that you don’t need to make convincing them your job!

Anyone who doesn't have a condition that causes pain should never be telling anyone anything like this. When I first started having pain and was trying to work as a CNA while dealing with pain, fatigue and migraines, a NURSE told me I would be fine if I wasn't so negative. I was so shocked and wanted so bad to punch her in the head but I just walked away. There is nothing to say to make someone like that understand what you are feeling so it's not worth wasting your time and energy. Someone like you would be so much better at helping people because you can understand them. When I was working with the elderly they really appreciated talking with people who understood how they felt. Maybe it wasn't exactly the same but I know what it's like to be in some level of pain all the time. I think a caregiver should have to have some empathy to be able to get that kind of job. I had to quit but I really hope you can keep going.
(just wanted to add that I don't actually hit people, ever.)

Debbie keep helping people because that is the core of who you are, don’t do it though at the expense of yourself. These other people must be told to get a life and to f— — k off. That just my opinion. Take care.

That’s definitely my initial internal reaction 🤭🙃