10 things not to say to an Endometriosis suffer

Endometriosis is a lonely condition that can be made worse by people who are trying to be helpful but are saying some of the strangest things.

We know that they are just trying to be helpful but when we are in pain sometimes things people say just make us snap which really affects our relationships and while we try not to get upset it isn’t always easy so I thought I would make a list of 10 things not to say to an endometriosis suffer.

Just take some pain killers and get over it.
But you don’t look sick.
At least it’s not….
Have you tried hot water bottle/ibuprofen/yoga/keto?
When will you start trying for children.
Didn’t surgery cure you?
I get cramps too.
You’re too young to be sick
Mind over matter just think positively.
My daughter, friend. etc has that and she's fine

There are so many more but those are the ones that really get to me.

Let me know which you hate hearing the most in the comments.

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