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Navigating Social Situations with an Invisible Disability

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20d

How do you explain to others your invisible disability?

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    • Bre19

      3d

      @warriormama fair

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    • Cat501

      3d

      I used to overshare with people, until I was told I was psycho or just making it up. So I keep mine hidden as best I can.

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    • warriormama

      4d

      At this point I don't...people don't care if they can't see it around here

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    • billyhowson42

      4d

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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    • shady89

      4d

      I've never found a good way. I've got a couple siblings who won't talk to me anymore (religious and think it's demon possession) otherwise I just avoid people

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    • Pumpkin4649

      5d

      I explain to my close friend because she frequently asks me. Otherwise, I don't explain much to other people. I feel good about having at least one person who knows well about my condition. If you dont have no friends to share, I recommend a counsellor. :)

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      • Bre19

        3d

        @Pumpkin4649 thats fair

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    • rainbows1

      5d

      This is one I really struggle with

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      • Bre19

        3d

        @rainbows1 that's fair

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    • BabyMushroom

      6d

      I tend to over share because I'm constantly worried about being judged harshly and I hate people staring at me/mean mugging me.

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      • Bre19

        6d

        @BabyMushroom I felt this

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    • Chronicallyenby

      9d

      If I am given negativity, I offer to pull out my "medical rap sheet." If they are actually serious and curious, I go in a little with the larger issues but not into details until we know each other more.

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      • Bre19

        3d

        @Chronicallyenby understandable

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    • TheCosmicStarSystem

      19d

      My System and I are very careful with who we share our thoughts and struggles with and most of us don’t like sharing anything,even with our Family.

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      • Bre19

        6d

        @TheCosmicStarSystem that is honestly fair

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    • TheRadicalEdward

      20d

      I think it's best to describe how you feel and what things are like on a relatable level, so that others can understand.

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      • Bre19

        9d

        @TheRadicalEdward fair enough

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    • BoneDustWoman

      20d

      It depends on how much they need to know. Mostly, I just give a rundown of my relevant symptoms and any accommodations I need at the moment. Or I'll say that I have a neuroimmune illness and leave it at that.

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    • hydroepilepic21

      20d

      I've given up. They think I'm just making things up.

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      • Cat501

        3d

        @hydroepilepic21 I feel you, you're definitely not alone. I'm always making it up or a psycho when I talk about it so I just hide mine.

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      • Strawberry62

        9d

        @hydroepilepic21 😥

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      • Bre19

        9d

        @hydroepilepic21 I'm so sorry

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      • Jessica.alikehealth

        20d

        @hydroepilepic21 😥

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    • faerywyrm

      20d

      I am very honest. I find it's easier to listen to their questions and answer them. I don't push them into acceptance, but allow them to decide for themselves how much they want to know. Anyone who doesn't want to know and understand isn't friend material and doesn't matter as much to me in the long run

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      • Cat501

        3d

        @faerywyrm I wish I could do that, but a lot of people don't understand BPD, so I just tend to mask it at work/out and about. I've been called a psycho before when trying to explain what goes on in my head. It's just been easier for me if I hide.

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      • Bre19

        9d

        @faerywyrm so true

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