Struggling with Chronic Illness in a Relationship

How long have you been with him? It sounds like he’s not respecting your health situation and he should be showing you more compassion. Has he taken the time to research your diagnosis and the symptoms? Remember this, when you are in a relationship for life, you stick together through sickness and in health. If he’s not supporting you then I would be having a serious think about where you think the relationship is heading. It’s hard enough being chronically ill without the stress of an unhealthy relationship.

You're not overreacting at all. People who don't deal with chronic illness will never understand what it's like but that doesn't mean they shouldn't try. I never thought I would find someone who is willing to learn and try to understand everything I go through on a daily basis but I did, a little over a year ago. He always checks in with me to see how I'm feeling and where my energy is for the day. If we had plans that might require more energy than I have when the time comes, he never gets upset with me if we have to cancel or modify the day. I am not saying this to brag. I'm saying this because you too deserve to find someone who is as caring and empathetic to your needs. It sounds like he ain't it, unfortunately and as hard as it will be I think you should consider having a serious talk with him, and maybe even end things. Being alone when you have a chronic illness is so hard, but it is even harder to be with someone who isn't at all willing or able to understand you and your needs. You deserve better, and better is out there. I'm sending you so much love. ❤️

That's so hard. I'm kinda in the same place. We met a year before the pandemic and I wasn't super sick and was able to go on hikes but after a year I started getting sick. I can't do as much now because of fibro. Message me if you wanna talk more