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advice on dealing with unsupportive friends? I have a friend who suffers similar symptoms as me, but has been able to continue her everyday life doing things I could only dream of doing. I was speaking to my flatmate about flaws in the system as I have been declined something I really need that she has already got. I did not mention her, but was simply discussing my options with my flatmate and she happened to be there. I don't know whether she felt guilty for exploiting the system, or was angry because I know she has been lying about certain things, but she lashed out at me and said some horrible things about my experiences with disability. she has now messaged me claiming it was my fault for comparing our conditions, which was not brought up until she started comparing us. It feels like she is demanding an apology from me for expressing my emotions about this difficult situation, but I don't feel comfortable apologising for being upset or expressing my emotions to someone else when she treated me horribly in a discussion she wasn't part of. I don't know what to do as I've got enough on my plate as it and this stress is likely to cause a flare up.
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One of the replies suggests that if a friend is using your pain in a negative way, they may not be a real friend. Real friends try to make life easier and understand the limitations caused by disability. They suggest surrounding yourself with people who understand and respect your condition. Another reply suggests that real friends will keep checking in on you and understand that you can't always go out and do whatever for an indefinite amount of time. They emphasize that there is no reason to feel guilty and that real friends understand this.
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