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Cece7

2y ago

Finding Freedom Through Diagnosis

“Diagnoses aren't bad news for people who've struggled with their symptoms before getting diagnosed. They're like finally finding the owner's manual for the glitchy microwave after years of just trying to get it to work by hitting it.” I saw this posted online today and thought it was so accurate. Everyone always seems to think that me getting diagnosed with certain things is what’s bringing it on me like as if not giving it a title just suddenly makes the issue go away or something. I’ve been living with these symptoms for many years, giving it a title doesn’t chain me to this illness it sets me free to heal more effectively.

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Mija

2y ago

I'm glad I'm deaf to receive disability money from the Federal Government. My other debilitating condition... doctors can't seem to find what's wrong with me and many others. Sooooooooooooo many people are debilitated by the same thing and yet don't receive disability money. Can't wait for my proper diagnosis then add that disability to my Vocational Rehabilitation case. I'm being made to attend appointments and do things I take forever to do then get accused for being irresponsible when I'm just too damn sluggish.
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SleepyAnya

2y ago

@snoopy919 maybe he just yelled at his teachers until they gave him passing grades🙃
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snoopy919

2y ago

Totally true. Never thought of it like this.
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SleepyAnya

2y ago

During my first disability hearing (trying to get benefits) the judge asked me why I had symptoms before I was diagnosed with my illness, and I had to explain to him that diagnosis doesn’t cause symptoms, it just explains why they’re there🙄
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anemone

2y ago

this makes me feel fear, i'm coming up on my reconsideration denial here in... whenever they decide to send it, i expected it 3 months ago, so appeal and hearing is next
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Cece7

2y ago

wow that is insane. I hate that I can see this being something that happens to a lot of people. I’m sorry you had to go through that.
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LCM

2y ago

I don’t have words for this. I can’t believe that *you* had to explain this to a judge in charge of your benefits hearing. I’m so sorry you had to go through that. I would have lost it.
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snoopy919

2y ago

wow. Just wow. How did that judge get through all that schooling with that logic? 🤦
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Rosesandclouds

2y ago

Relatable
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anemone

2y ago

god. so tired of feeling guilty every time i get excited about new leads. tired of people acting like i'm a hypochondriac because i'm actively interested in test results. tired of my DOCTORS ignoring my diagnoses/again treating me like a hypochondriac when i disclose everything i've got going on. yes i have borderline. yes i was diagnosed by a mental health professional. no you can't just act like i don't have it because i "seem well oriented and pleasant"
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Cece7

2y ago

YES. exactly. Totally know what you mean. So frustrating to be so misunderstood.
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MammaKraken

2y ago

Yes it was nice after 32 years to have a name for it
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JackOTrades

2y ago

I feel this on a spiritual level, I wish more people understood that
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Cece7

2y ago

I agree! Somehow only people who have these illnesses seem to get it. Unfortunate that empathy is not strong for those more fortunate in that space.
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My.rn

2y ago

what do you mean you feel it at a spiritual level? Elaborate.
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breadbored

2y ago

Yeah.. they can't blame only me anymore, now there's a medical diagnoses that I can "use"
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Cece7

2y ago

so true. I was always told I was a dramatic kid and stuff like that. Now that I can say I was depressed and anxious my whole childhood I hope they feel bad about saying those things.
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Suze

2y ago

Well said.

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