I was out yesterday with one of my closest friends and her husband, lets call them Angela and Jimmy. A few years ago I fell and fractured my back in two places. I have since been diagnosed with osteopenia. The fractures were towards the bottom of my spine. This happened during covid and I spoke to doctors over the phone probably about 10 times. It was only after about 3 months after I fell that I got sent for an x-ray by which time the fractures had healed. I worked from my bed the whole time. Anyway I take strong painkillers, not because I want to but because I am in a lot of pain if I didn't I certainly wouldn't be able to work. The doctor thinks I may have nerve damage also. I took the tablets yesterday and Jimmy asked what I was taking. I told him and he told me to stop them and that I was basically a junkie and addicted. Angela agreed with him. I asked Jimmy what I should do then and he said just suck it up. I don't crave these drugs and take less than I am allowed to. I only remember to take them when I am in pain. I'm feeling pretty hurt just now and to make it worse my DH never said a word to back me up, although he did seem pretty drunk at this point. WWYD?