No I do not feel like they are going to take advantage of me. I don’t tell people about my medical history it’s not there business. It seems like every one has an opinion about pain medications so I just be quiet.

My neighbor sees my Handicap Placard. He cuts my grass. I told him that I wasn’t feeling well. He still came over. I tend to say “yes” because I feel so drained from chronic pain. I guess I need to set better boundaries. This is why I isolate. Other people don’t get it or don’t care. This is why I joined this website. I am still learning to navigate this road of chronic pain. It is emotionally and physically draining. Thank you for your feedback.