Well meaning..but not helpful (for me)
I've recently been diagnosed. I let the initial shock subside and embraced that part of my brain & personality which is about process and planning rather than panic. So lots of information gathering, ...
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The phrases I used when several well meaning friends had these conversations with me were along the lines of "How interesting" and "I'll have a think about about it" or "I'll take that under advisement". And then make a mental note not to discuss my treatment in any great detail with them.
Much of what people say is about themselves, and sometimes just giving them a hearing is emough.
If after that they continue to argue, you may have to take a harder line and say something like "Thank you, but I've considered all the options, discussed them with my doctors and I'm comfortable with the treatment we've chosen. I do hope you can support me in this".
And if she doesn't, then she is not a true friend. Friends see past differences and give only love and support at times like these. K xox
Much of what people say is about themselves, and sometimes just giving them a hearing is emough.
If after that they continue to argue, you may have to take a harder line and say something like "Thank you, but I've considered all the options, discussed them with my doctors and I'm comfortable with the treatment we've chosen. I do hope you can support me in this".
And if she doesn't, then she is not a true friend. Friends see past differences and give only love and support at times like these. K xox