I had a lot of advice to "get used to things." Family, friends, even some health care professionals. It placed all the burden on me, to accommodate the stress

I had a lot of advice to "get used to things." Family, friends, even some health care professionals. It placed all the burden on me, to accommodate the stressors. This is an anti-pattern. That is my point. Work through and past and away from the negative stress. You have a right -- and responsibility -- to do so. And you'll feel less uncomfortable around other people, when you feel like you're taking care of yourself.