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Originally Posted by Carth
I'm sure that I have a couple of hidden disabilities, the most obvious one seems to be not suffering fools gladly.
I've tried for years to cope with this but to no avail, as I then get quite annoyed at myself for having to refrain from telling the truth so I don't upset people and hurt their feelings.
Being quite direct, open and honest (opinionated? ) is also something I suffer from . . or is that the same as the first? . . anyway, whatever it is it means some people think twice about asking me questions because they've found - from experience - they might not like the answer. Others seek my advice because they know they'll get a straight answer, no beating around the bush, lump it or like it that's how it is.
Am I a bad person? No.
Am I different to the masses? Yes.
Does it cause concern to others? Yes.
Does it cause concern to me? . . . what do you think  |
Because it effects your relationship with others it would likely be a condition. Do you like to have control also? as in need people to be on time and need to plan your day out quite rigidly ?
in 2019 I self-referred to IAPT and was referred to a course of CBT. I pretty much like you am quite opinionated and blunt and like you it effected my relationship with others. I also suffer from clinical anxiety and have done most of my life due exacerbated by minor brain damage that occurred when I had encephalitis as a child.
The CBT bought out a control issue I had no idea I had, I need people to be on time I hate tardiness and I need to know what is happening around me. The CBT helped me a lot, I am not cured but I deal with things a lot better
I do think mental illnesses are cover the majority of hidden disabilities and those who have not suffered with similar have absolutely no idea just how debilitating they can be
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Originally Posted by peanut
I agree, which point?
People should acknowledge their hidden disabilities? Do that mean you should ask someone if they have a hidden disability or does that just mean you should learn to just 'mind your own business'?
Personally I don't see why I should justify myself to others just because they get 'upset' over something. It's their problem not mine and I don't get offended by it either. It's how you deal with is the key.
Nothing will change anyway, those with that kind of attitude will always challenge others based on what they see, you just have have a thicker skin and ignore them.
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I think the "mind your own business" is the one that needs following.