To think that family are getting coal for Christmas.(Not lighthearted.)

[TheDoctorDances]

I've been ill for the last five days with a water infection which has turned into a kidney infection. I'm off work, in pain and I'm going to the Doctor later for different antibiotics as the first lot hasn't worked.

I'm shaky, confused and struggling is the gist. My dog hasn't had a walk for days as I can't manage it and I live alone.

I come from a large family. Last time I was ill with a broken hand, they all insisted if I'd asked they would have helped me out, etc.

My immediate family (Dad and sister) know I'm ill as I've told them but I've had no offers of help at all. I've put a post up on Facebook saying I have to sell a gig ticket as I'm too ill to go tonight. I don't want to do the shameless "poor me" IRL. One person has replied asking if I'm okay. One person and it's someone I barely know. I feel so totally alone and helpless. I'm sat here wondering if anything happened to me, how long before I was found?

Sorry for long ranty post but am at my wits end.

Aw that's brilliant! So pleased to hear that. Hope he takes v good care of you

im glad you asked for help. it's better to be direct. at least you know for the future

Oh good.

Great news! Hope you feel better soon

my dh has been in a lot of pain for a few months now (back) the Dr has given him pain killers and keep changing them and the amounts to take. He had some time off work but knows without his wage we have nothing so has been struggling on.
He put a post on facebook saying he is very sorry if he snaps at anyone but hes feeling really bad and the pills aren't helping.
His brother sent a long winded reply not saying I hope you feel better soon but telling him he shouldn't take any pain killers, he should sleep on his back and lose weight. Very helpful

good for you OP x

Good outcome, OP.

I'm barely on FB, would take no notice of any posts about illness from a family member because I would expect them to ring me if they needed me. I'm baffled that people would expect a call to arms from a FB post. I would see it as attention-seeking moaning and would refuse to get sucked into that. If I saw the post though, I'd probably ring.

Next time you know what to do - swerve FB and get in touch by phone with your nearest and dearest.