Hey Pandas, What’s A Disability Or Difference You Wear Like A Badge? (Closed)

For me, it's my anxiety and ADHD. I constantly interjected comments "So neurodivergent of me!" And would feel the self-deprecating jokes come out of my mouth without even thinking. Sometimes it's a good thing. Sometimes it's not. For me, I just need to accept that I can't always act like it's all fine. Mental health is quite important to me, and I think it's so important to not always feel alone!

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You probably won't believe me, but I have a rare disease called CRPS (yes I HAVE HAD people call it craps to my face 🙄) it stands for chronic regional pain syndrome. I have pain constantly. But I've made it through alot of days I didn't think I could- and because of that I'm proud of it.

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Laura

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Bonesko 2 years ago

Damn, I'm sorry. My boyfriend has degenerative disc disease, and is in constant pain. He's in pain management, but it's not being managed at all, and we work in some natural remedies... But it's alot! Not just physically, but mentally. Do you have any tips for how to handle being in constant pain mentally? He's strong, but I know it's rough on him.

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My autism is something I wear as a crown

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Chickens are fluffy

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Noodle 2 years ago

I have a friend with autism, and she is proud of who she is. YOU GO GURL/BOI!

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I am trans and non-binary. When I introduce myself, I say “I’m [name], they/them” and try not to give a c**p about the looks I get. I wear a button pin I made out of duct tape and paint with the flag on it. I do it so that others of my community know there is more of us, because when I was discovering my identity, I thought I was alone. I do it for myself, because yes, the misgendering and micro aggressions hurt, but they’re slowly becoming few and far between.

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I am an Alien 2 years ago

You go!

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During the height of covid it was my severe asthma. I have really bad asthma was double masked and the whole nine yards. For me... it really wasn't a big deal as I had to wear more intrusive masks for my labeork. Anyway, my lab was used for covid so I was reliant on my retail part time job. People would come in bitching about how they had asthma so couldn't possibly wear a disposable 2layer mask. I then gleefully explained that it was all the more reason to wear one because you can't afford to catch covid and would treat them to the fun info that I... a person with severe asthma... managed to go through a 10hr shift wearing two 3-ply masks so they can wear one 2layer one for a god damn 30 minute walk through the store...

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Hales

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I am an Alien 2 years ago

Impressive!

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I’m a 6ft tall teen girl. I was really insecure about it cause I’m one of the tallest girls (or people) in a group. I used to see other awkward tall people and think that’s the way I have to be. I am completely over that insecurity and I love being taller that some of the boys cause if someone says something rude to me I’ll just pay the top of their head and say “ok 😉”

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Liney Knotley (Submission author) 2 years ago

*pat

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Not necessarily west it with pride more I am very open about it to raise awareness. I have PTSD from being in an abusive relationship. I want to normalize things to do with mental health

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Sora Desu

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Noodle 2 years ago

Abusive relationships can hurt you long time, but stay strong queen/king!

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I've always had a weird personality and I have adhd so I usually get made fun of for being different and sticking out but I play saxaphone and I feel that I should be sticking out. I an very proud of my weirdness.

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Evan The Mayes

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I am an Alien 2 years ago

ADHD is so relatable for me! It's so much easier to be proud of your weirdness!

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I'm autistic and transmasculine. Both of these facts have shaped my life so much, and if I were not to flaunt it, I think I'd be doing myself a disservice.

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ari, god amongst men

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I am an Alien 2 years ago

Very true

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Our son has an extremely rare (one in 500 million) chromosome disorder and is fully disabled. He'll need care for life. And I wouldn't change a thing about him.

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Lyoness

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Laura 2 years ago

Bless you for loving him despite his issues!!! Awesome parent skills!! ❤

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I am nonbinary and pansexual.
I have anxiety and depression.
According to the school counselor i exhibit signs of bulimia and anorexia nervosa.
I have a stutter.
I am emo.
I have a learning disorder that caused me to not be able to write r’s until the very end of preschool and not be able to efficiently open doors until I was 7.

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Boatboy Ash R

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Noodle 2 years ago

You should totally try using Wysa. It’s an AI generated chat , that doesn’t require login or personal info. It listens well, gives advice, and is free. 10/10 would recommend.

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Not super intense but I am very uptight about things being tidy, put away and organized. Not necessarily clean just tidy. I can only relax/focus when the space around me is not cluttered. It is a useful quirk in my profession as a teacher.

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