I also have a very complicated relationship w my family, so I just don’t even know how to bring something like this up. like “hey! btw my heart might just spontaneously combust soon😀” I have my friends come to the ER with me instead of parents and don’t live at home which is why they haven’t noticed, I kinda feel like a shitty person for it though
I feel the same way but I’m sorry for the condition you have and ik you said you didn’t want to be pitied but that’s what I mean, it doesn’t constantly need to be brought up like it does with my fam. Unfortunately my fam found out cuz I just randomly fainted and needed ppl around me that wasn’t just my bf (he had to call them). They don’t always talk about it but it ALWAYS comes up just from the smallest movement that looks off to them 🥲😩
And idk when it’s gonna end and sometimes it just seems like never but at the end of the day I get that they care and are worried and I’m sure you might realize that about yours too, it’s mainly parents that do the bringing up. Take your time to tell your fam if you decide to but maybe ask your doctor as well and maybe have some of your friends if they’re willing when you tell them. It’s not easy either way but maybe have a list of things you’d really like them to do and not do once they know
You’ve been fine this long and you only have one life and so do they. Regardless what happens, it’s up to you all to have visits sometimes, go on trips, etc. and also for you to just keep living your life while trying to have some healthy habits. It sucks that it is like this but I seriously do understand the not being pitied even if it’s hard for other people, especially family, to not do. Understand their point of view too when they do worry at times🥲🫂