As someone who has had sciatica ...the pain can be so intense that you can barely breathe. When I have it really bad, I can't move, I dont want to breathe, I don't want to be touched, and the only thing that stops the pain in the short term is painkillers so strong, they knock me out. This can go on for weeks. Obviously, I can't say how bad your boyfriend has it, but it can be really bad.
Of course you want to be there for him and comfort and help him, and of course you feel hurt when he snaps at you. And of course you should tell him that how he's behaving hurts you. But if he's in extreme physical pain, it's not really the right time for that discussion.
Is it normal that my boyfriend should be distant while sick?
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As someone who has had sciatica ...the pain can be so intense that you can barely breathe. When I have it really bad, I can't move, I dont want to breathe, I don't want to be touched, and the only thing that stops the pain in the short term is painkillers so strong, they knock me out. This can go on for weeks. Obviously, I can't say how bad your boyfriend has it, but it can be really bad.
Of course you want to be there for him and comfort and help him, and of course you feel hurt when he snaps at you. And of course you should tell him that how he's behaving hurts you. But if he's in extreme physical pain, it's not really the right time for that discussion.