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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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#1
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.
Final score:
7points
Bonesko 3 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.
Laura (Submission author) 3 years ago
I'm very sorry to hear about your boyfriend!! :( Honestly I think the best thing that helped me was feeling "grateful" besides doing alot of water/physical therapy( not to mention counciling- which i went to ALOT- because YES!! besides just pain it really wrecks your emotions!😭) like I really try to thank the people around me, I keep a gratitude journal- another that helped me was a "pain calendar" (as in 1-10 what was your pain today, you can even find apps for it on play store!) I'm glad he's trying natural remedies! They never helped me, but they did help a friend of mine with her pain! Also another thing super, duper important to me, was doing things I love! I try and take a break almost every 2 hours to do something I love (like painting or sewing) even if its just for 10 minutes!! I also think having people understand is SO. IMPORTANT. my mom basically had to be on call 24/7 at the beginning, I couldn't walk even. But the fact that she never complained really really helped me-
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Eline 3 years ago
Oh my. I'm so sorry. This is so unfair for you to have to live this. You're so strong, i know it could be hard but hold on. I know these are only words, but i really hope for you to feel better.❤
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#2
My autism is something I wear as a crown
Final score:
6points
#3
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.
Final score:
4points
Booklover<3 3 years ago
Ok I'm not ignorant just young but how can you be trans and non binary
ObsidianAce_ (Submission author) 3 years ago
Being trans means not identifying with the gender you were assigned at birth. The doctors didn’t say I was non-binary, they looked at me and assumed something else. So, I’m not what they assigned me at birth, which means I’m trans.
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#4
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...
Final score:
4points
Hales M (Submission author) 3 years ago (edited)
... it helps that I could use my background in psych to help explain why masks make you feel iffy and how to counteract it. I convinced alot of people to wear one which I think helped me get through the worst of it, relatively unscathed despite people who would encourage customers to take off their masks getting sick quite alot.
#5
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 😉”
Final score:
4points
Noodle 3 years ago
How’s the weather up there? Better than down there Do you play basketball? Do you play mini golf?
JR_4755826 3 years ago
I've had a few friends 6' or over. They always got so much attention and would answer stupid questions with stupid answers.
#6
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
Final score:
4points
#7
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.
Final score:
3points
I am an Alien 3 years ago
ADHD is so relatable for me! It's so much easier to be proud of your weirdness!
Xbox is better (Submission author) 3 years ago
Thank you, I really needed this sense of validation.
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Xbox is better (Submission author) 3 years ago
Rick Riordan is a treasure
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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.
Final score:
3points
#9
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.
Final score:
3points
#10
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.
Final score:
2points
Noodle 3 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.
X_EwPeople_X (Submission author) 3 years ago
I have started using Wysa thx xd
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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.
Final score:
2points
#12
I have ADHD that presents itself in everything I do. But I’m able to use it like a superpower. I can hyperfocus, do assignments in one third of the time, read super quickly. While it can be a major disadvantage sometimes, it can be my greatest superpower
Final score:
2points
#13
My hair naturally grows with a white strand by my face. I hated it when it appeared first, but I started watching a YouTuber/TikToker called Nadine Breaty, and she changed my life. Now, I wear my white streak as a crown.
Final score:
2points
#14
I have anxiety and depression, so there are scars on my arms. I've stop physically hurting myself, and i'm now proud of these scars, because it means i won a battle. I'm also epileptic ( since i'm 4), and i take medicine to heal, for it to be less violent , and because of it, i have trembling hands. The more i'm tired and anxious, the more my hands are trembling. Even when i'm calm, or almost asleep, i have trembling hands. I can't even remember what it feels like to not have my hands trembling .
Final score:
2points
I am an Alien 3 years ago
My hands tremble too! It's because of a stimulant I take for my ADHD but I can relate to that feeling. I'm sorry you're dealing with this, but you're being so strong! Keep going!
Eline (Submission author) 3 years ago
I hope your stimulant help you, and i'm sorry you also have to deal with trembling hands. I hope you're okay, take care of you. You can do it, i'm sure you're a cool alien😉
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Maurice Gauna 3 years ago
I am socially awkward with anxiety and adult adhd, the best part.... I have no filter🤘🤘 I will talk about eating p***y and licking butt hole around anyone, (except kids I'm not a creep or monster)
#15
I have schizophrenia
Final score:
1point
#16
I, an atheist, accidentally said “oh my g*d” instead of “oh my science” You read the title, I just cannot believe I said the “g” word on accident. Am I even an atheist anymore? I don’t like religion or anything but like maybe it infiltrated me and is manipulating me to say “oh my g*d” instead of “oh my science”. Please guys it wasn’t me, I didn’t mean it. I’m very disappointed in myself, I think I need to go to science camp or go to therapy. What if I’m secretly religious? what should I do? Is my foreskin going to fall off?? Please can someone give me advice, any advice is appreciated. Best regards, -an atheist(?)
Final score:
1point
Laura 3 years ago
Also: I don't think omg makes you religious because religion (quite frankly) takes ALOT of loyalty and dedication/studying in my opinion- So just saying something like that doesn't change who you are!! Kinda like how I could say "oh my science!" But it doesn't make me atheist! Hope this actually makes sense!! Sorry if it doesn't help!! 🥲
Laura 3 years ago
Hey 👋 I'm religious, (Orthadox Christian) and although I admit that I do not (not in a ignorant way, just honest confusion, but I DO try to understand others standpoints) understand atheism, BUT if its what you honestly believe in- that's your right! :) Point is- saying "omg" does NOT make you religious! I can say the muslim saying "Allahu ackbar- probs spelled wrong sorry) which they say "if you say it you are automatically muslim" but saying it does not actually make me muslim- like if you said "im a pencil" does not mean im a pencil. I Hope this helps and that it comes across correctly- OBVIOUSLY this is my own opinion, and I might totally be wrong!! Have a good day though! Hope you figure it out!! :D
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