Grace Tworek is a clinical psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic who is passionate about helping people who have autoimmune disorders. She shares tips for answering tough questions about MG without downplaying your reality.
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This is actually a question I hear pretty often. And the most important thing to note here is that sharing your real and lived experiences never makes you a Debbie Downer. Your experience and symptoms are valid.
And it’s so important that you have a space in your life that really upholds the validity of your experiences. So surrounding yourself with people who listen, validate, and give you space to share your experiences is really important.
And if you find that people in your life are not able to give you that space, this might be a sign that finding a mental health provider or a support group might be a good idea to ensure that you have this space.
