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Updated 11mo ago

Living with Multiple Disorders: How Normal is Normal?

How "normal" of a life do you live being diagnosed with multiple disorders?

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CindyRella

2y

Not normal :/
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Malakai

2y

Not normal at all, quite frankly. But I try my best to seem “normal” to everybody else; it can be hard for me, but after years of masking it’s gotten fairly easy to seem normal
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JoeyJoestar

2y

There is no such thing as "Normal". Don't compare yourself to others, just because you're not like someone else doesn't mean you're not a valid human being. -☆ Everyone is unique and different, everyone is like their own special snowflake! No 2 people are the same, never ever! Don't think you're not normal because you are your own kind if "normal" -💎
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Chesbro99

2y

I think you find a new normally for yourself. It depends on how well you can manage honestly
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Emo_Enby_99

2y

Normal is what you make it, my normal is setting a goal based on how many spoons I have for the day
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sun_flowerchild

2y

Some days feel normal with a hint of mental illness while others feel like a dystopian movie I was cast in and didn’t audition for.
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SIOFan

2y

I just try my best to still be able to do what makes me happu
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Kix

2y

I try to make my goal = the life I want not what it “should be” it really depends on what you mean by normal. If you are thinking of “normal” as for the typical average person then I think you will always be disappointed but if you are thinking of what is normal for you then I think it’s possible to reach that with the right routines care and management.
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Davidstrains96

2y

Joeys comment sums it up very well
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kodigoldie

2y

I truthfully have no idea what "normal" even means
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Gosling

2y

Normal having no side effects or symptoms others see. I am able to function and have a job most dont know anything at all I hide it all well. I take my meds at night focus normally during the day at night when I go home I get sick usually then I smoke weed and deal with it all and take my meds cause taking them will make me betterm
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kodigoldie

2y

Hmm given that interpretation, I suppose you *could* say I lead a mostly normal life, but I don't make any effort to mask anymore as it was so draining I got tired of trying to be something other than what I just am. I'm a music teacher, and I stim during classes, take breaks as I need them, etc. A lot of my kids need the same things that I do or benefit from me taking care of myself with no shame, and I'm lucky to have supportive parents and admin in my school who are willing to help when I can't handle everything on my own
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Lyssysue

2y

I have a diagnosis in every area mentally plus 12 physical things it definitely don't seem normal but I try too when out in public other than that none.
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OuchiePrincess

2y

I can pass for surface level normal in a pinch, but it’s difficult and not often worth the effort. I’m not even cisgender so like 🤷
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realjacknj

2y

I try to live life about as normal as I can make it. Everything just needs to be planned and pace myself doing whatever it is that I may be doing. I can’t do physically what I once was able to do. In my mind I can but my body tells me otherwise.

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