My best friend and I both have the same autoimmune condition but we've become competitive about treatments and symptoms instead of supportive. We compare everything — whose doctor is better, who's doing worse, who's trying what supplements — and it's making both of us worse patients because we're more focused on each other than on our own care.
More people experience this than they realize.
Comparison and competition are replacing genuine support and hindering both people's ability to focus on their individual health needs.
“Where Are You with Being an informed and empowered patient?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.