![]() Do they know the short- and long-term side effects of what they’re suggesting? Again, no. Well, that’s great, but do they know if I can take that with my medications and other supplements? Usually not. They have a list full of these random things to try because they read X,Y, and Z about people with autoimmune diseases or migraines or this or that. So many people seem to think they’re self-taught naturopaths or homeopathic doctors (and in no way am I knocking real, educated, reputable naturopaths or homeopathic doctors because I’ve been to so many of them), but I’m talking about the people who are Google or random-uncredited-website educated, self-declared naturopaths or homeopathic doctors. This part of the answer itself breaks down into several parts:Ī). ![]() ![]() With some people, saying something more then “I’m fine” opens a whole can of worms. But to most people, “I’m fine” or “I’m OK” is an acceptable answer to the question and can even correlate in their minds to “I’m doing well” and sends them on their way because they heard what they wanted to. If I were to say “I’m actually doing terrible” or something along those lines, then I would either feel obligated to explain why or the other person might feel obligated to ask why. However, I think most people don’t really want an answer beyond “I’m doing well, thanks.” I’m not doing well, though, and I’m not going to completely lie, so years ago I just started saying “I’m fine” or “I’m OK.” To me it’s code for “I feel like shit,” but to other people it’s a passing answer when they ask me how I am. We’ve all been there before - we exchange niceties with someone and ask the questions we think we’re supposed to, to be seen as considerate and oblige societal norms. People ask me how I’m feeling or how I’m doing because they know I’m sick and feel obligated to, so they may think it’s the “polite” thing to do. It’s essentially become an involuntary response that I don’t have to think about because I’ve said it so many times before.Ģ. In all honesty, I sometimes don’t even realize I’m saying it when it comes out of my mouth. After being sick for 13 years, it’s the answer I’ve trained myself to say.
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