My fam thought it was in my head that I was sick for YEARS! I recall being in junior high and I got strep throat. The doc said "Stay home until you feel better." My mom heard "Stay home until your fever is gone". So...when the fever wa gone, even tho I protested and still felt quite ill, she sent me back to school. I ended up in the hospital!!!
I am beginning to see this was neglect. And hopefully this is NOT what you guys are talking about when your folks don't believe you are sick.
In any case...I BEG anyone out there that is sick NOT TO LISTEN to people that tell you it's in your head. It's NOT!
Sending you lots of love Heather...we're here for you *big hugs*