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Not taken seriously about disability
Hi, all I'm new on here so hope this is right place for this discussion. I've several illnesses and some of them make me very anxious and in pain a lot. I try to hide my fears and pain by smiling all the time. So a lot a people don't believe I have anything wrong with me. How do people cope and deal with these situations?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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You were right to post your first post into the welcomes and introductions category, but I'm going to move your post into the disabled people category so that it fits the topic of your post better.
I'm sorry that people don't always take you seriously. Unfortunately, many of our members have had similar experiences, so hopefully they'll be able to offer you some advice. Is there a particular situation when you find people don't take you seriously, or is it just in general conversation?
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I'm sorry that people don't always understand and believe you. Unfortunately that can happen when you keep putting on the brave face, which doesn't necessarily mean putting on a brave face is a bad thing. Some people are just constantly sceptical.
There are always going to be those people, normally strangers, who are rude or distrustful of a disabled person for no real reason, regardless of how you present yourself, which is a sad thing. However, I think it's important to be open about your feelings and your condition with those close to you, such as family and friends. Sometimes it's just good to talk about how you feel and it will help them get to know how you experience things.
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I am having therapy to try and help me cope emotionally with it .
I promise you that you have nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about.
I'm glad you are having the therapy and I hope it helps.
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