Yes. No. I mean – maybe? Well, okay. Have you ever wanted to be able to say "no" without feeling guilty? Without feeling you're letting someone down? Many of us struggle with disappointing anyone with a 'no.' At the same time, those two letters, n-o, can be freeing.
If you’re managing a chronic condition, the ability to say no is a powerful skill that can ultimately give you the gifts of time and energy to dedicate to your health. By trading off doing something you truly don’t have the time to do, you can give yourself more breathing room to stay on top of appointments, treatments, and general self-care. It becomes easier to say “no” with practice.
There are a variety of ways to say no and set boundaries with friends and family with no hard feelings. How do you say “no” to others? Are you direct? Do you provide rain checks?
Here are some conversations about this topic from the community:
“I have been thinking that I need to put my needs first.”
“How do you handle friends, family members, or employers who seem to doubt you when you have to change or cancel plans because of your IBS?”
When has saying no been a form of self-care for you?
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No I Have Not Tried Stem Cell But I Have Friends That Have Used Stem Cell.
The Skin Removal Is Too Expensive? And Way The Time To Diagnose The Disease Is So Long?
My Answer Has Been YES! To Assist Others When A Helping Hand Is Required Means "YES" I Can Help. I Am Happy To Help Versus Just What And See
I Have PD. Does Anyone Else Pass Out And When You Come To You Never Felt Yourself Falling And Was Surprised It Happened.
I Had A Strange Experience Just Now And Wondered Whether Anyone Else Has Done The Same.
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I hate having to say no especially to my grandson ( 7yrs old) cuz he loves his Meemaw and doesn’t understand what I’m going through. Most of the time I say yes and pay the price later.
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