I understand that it may not be the easiest thing to deal with someone who is constantly sick or constantly having problems, but dealing with a chronic illness is hard enough without hearing the same questions over and over. It gets harder and harder not to want to punch someone when hearing them.

Stop asking these 10 questions to someone who is always sick:

1. "It's all in your head."

It's NOT all in my head. I have a diagnosis. Well, a few. If I had a dollar for every time I heard this, I could pay of my medical bills.

2. "Just pray."

I have prayed and prayed and prayed more times than you can even imagine. Maybe this was God's plan for me in life. Maybe this was my "cross" I had to carry, but trust me, I pray 24/7.

3. "You're always at the doctor/having surgeries."

I am aware. My insurance keeps these doctors and hospitals in business, and although my insurance is amazing, I still must come out of pocket with some. You think this is the life I chose? NO. You think I want to put my body through that many surgeries and tests? NO.

4. "Maybe if you lost a little weight."

You see, if it would be that simple, I would. In case you were wondering, I have been trying to lose weight for years now, and all I do is gain. Why? BECAUSE I HAVE AN ILLNESS.

5. "What is even wrong with you?"

There is not one specific thing wrong with me. My problems range from cardiovascular to female issues and everything in between.

6. "At least it isn't cancer."

You are right, it may not be cancer, but it also affects every aspect of my life like cancer does. My conditions may not kill me (that I am aware of) but they still control my life.

7. "It cannot be that bad."

I won't sit here and tell you to imagine what it feels like, because you will never understand. Some days, I cannot even get out of bed. Some days, I don't eat. Some days, I get dizzy and my heart rate shoots up. And that is only the "good days."

8. "You are too young."

I am aware. I go to about 5/6 different doctors and they have all said the same thing. They are just as shocked as you are. The difference? They are shocked in a medical standpoint. They are not judging, they just realize they have to work a little harder in order to find the issue.

9. "You take more medications than my grandmother."

This is true. And every pill I swallow is what keeps me able to get through the day.

10. "Get over it."

I cannot just "get over it." This affects my WHOLE life, not just a part of it.

Think of how inconsiderate you sound before asking a chronically ill person these questions. Life is hard enough dealing with chronic illnesses to have to put up with your questions. Instead, say "I'll pray for you." It would mean the world to us.