How to empathize
It really bothers me when people try to empathize with someone who is sick or who has a sick friend by making false statements claiming they have suffered from X illness or have Y disease. And then they make statements that make absolutely no sense whatsoever in trying to support their previous claim(s).
These are the same people who do not have the phrase "I don't know" in their vocabulary.
Here is some advice. When trying to empathize, offer support not your own real or imaginary problems because people who need support do not need to be burdened with your issues. You're not offering them hope or encouragement by doing this you're only bragging. However, there is an appropriate time to offer your experiences, when your friend directly asks you about it.
These are the same people who do not have the phrase "I don't know" in their vocabulary.
Here is some advice. When trying to empathize, offer support not your own real or imaginary problems because people who need support do not need to be burdened with your issues. You're not offering them hope or encouragement by doing this you're only bragging. However, there is an appropriate time to offer your experiences, when your friend directly asks you about it.