painsplaining

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a person who yells over your pain to say theirs was worse, like they’re the only one who’s ever had hurt

Doctor: 'You’re just sore. I’ve pulled a muscle doing push-ups.'

Nurse: 'I had three kids. Your backache is nothing.'

Mom: 'I broke my leg when I was ten. You're not even hurting that much.'

when someone who’s never felt a thing tries to tell you how your pain should work, like they’ve got a PhD in feeling bad

Doctor: 'You’re just being dramatic. I’ve had worse.'

Friend: 'I took six aspirin and still had a headache. Your pain is fake.'

Therapist: 'You’re not even screaming enough for me to take this seriously.'

a person who thinks your pain is just you being weak, and they’ve got a whole story about how they were tougher

Doctor: 'You’re just lazy. I had surgery when I was six.'

Boss: 'I’ve worked three jobs at once. Your backache can’t be that bad.'

Friend: 'I ran a marathon in the rain. Your pain is nothing.'

when someone who’s never felt pain tries to tell you how yours should feel, like they’ve got a medal for being hurt

Doctor: 'I’ve had kidney stones. You’re just sore.'

Friend: 'I had a broken arm and still played video games. Your backache is nothing.'

Mom: 'I gave birth twice. Your pain is weak.'

a person who thinks they’re the only one in history to have ever been hurt, and they’ll tell you your pain is fake

Doctor: 'I’ve had worse. Your pain is just you being dramatic.'

Friend: 'I broke my leg three times. You're not even close.'

Mom: 'I gave birth while riding a horse. Your backache can’t be that bad.'

when someone who’s never been hurt tries to tell you your pain is fake, like they’ve got a certificate in feeling tough

Doctor: 'I had three kids. You're not even close.'

Friend: 'I’ve run a marathon while bleeding from my nose. Your backache is nothing.'

Mom: 'I had a baby on one arm and worked full time. You’re just sore.'