This shouldn't surprise you

I'm loving LiveScience's Health page...so much interesting information. When I saw the headline on this article, I just KNEW we had to make the list. Yup, we sure do. Do you feel stigmatized? I know I do! "It all in your head."

Here's the link to the article: http://www.livescience.com/14424-top-10-stigmatized-health-disorders.html

Do you ever get the feeling you're annoying people with your IBS?

Have you ever noticed that when your IBS limitations come up around some people, they almost seem to be offended?

"What do you mean you can't eat that? It's a salad! Salad is healthy!"
"Hey, I'm gonna go grab something to eat; want anything? Oh, wait, of course you don't. You don't ever want anything."
"Next time you take a drink I'm taking a picture because I don't think I've ever seen you eat or drink anything."
"No wonder you're so skinny. You don't ever eat anything." :DEATH GLARE DEATH GLARE DEATH GLARE:
"Are you sure you can't eat that? You could just try a little; I'm sure it wouldn't hurt."
"Well I want to go to ____ for dinner, but is there even anything you can eat there?" (in an annoyed voice)
"My stomach gets upset after I eat sometimes, and it doesn't ruin my life."
"I don't get why you talk about your problems to all those people you don't even know. Aren't you embarrassed?"

I'm so sorry I forgot to think of your feelings when I was trying to take care of my body and increase my quality of life! This is like an every day thing for me. I really hope you guys get off a little more easily than me and have more understanding people in your lives.

Do people ever say things like this to you? How do you respond? Also I really appreciate all of the email love I've been getting recently!! Feel free to post in the comments too and start a conversation with my other readers. You guys are great, and I'd love to get some conversation going amongst all of you!