ppl need to stop fucking locking disabled toilets then refuse to give people with hidden disabilities the key. like it's actually pissing me off now
Just got back from a pain specialist and I'm vibrating with happiness because they actually listened and gave me a diagnosis that actually describes what I'm experiencing. It feels so amazing to be listened to by doctors knowing that they could have easily blown me off.
It makes me think of all the people who still struggle with getting the right diagnosis, or even a diagnosis at all. I know it seems like a never ending battle with assholes who won't listen but please don't back down. Don't let them ruin your quality of life just because they think they know better and have a fancy degree. It does get better, and eventually you will find peace in a diagnosis with medication or accommodations. Just know you'll always have lil ole me in your corner rooting for you!
(kinda a vent? Idk I'm in pain and no one believes me so this kinda a rant, TLDR at the bottom)
Some of the worst things about being disabled with like arthritis at a young age, is when you tell your parents or just any old person in general and they don't believe that you're in pain. I'll tell my mom my back hurts so bad that it's spreading to my legs, and she'll just roll her eyes and say sorry in a condescending voice. Her and my stepdad think just cause I'm young that equals no pain. My mom was there when I got my diagnosis! She knows that I got my arthritis from my dad and how bad it was when he was my age! But noooooo since I'm not up and working for 40+ years I can't have back pain. I mean gods, I've even thought about buying a cane/wheelchair with my own fuckin money! But just cause I'm young means I can't have pain.
TLDR: If there's a young person in your life with a disability please believe them when they say they're in pain. Age does NOT equal no pain.