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When legitimate medication use is stigmatized by loved ones

My chronic pain medication helps but my family treats me like a drug addict and I'm starting to believe them.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The judgment of others is contaminating your relationship with necessary medical treatment.

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“Where Are You with Mental health medications and the body?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.