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Invisible disabilities hysteria11/21/2023 ![]() ![]() Invisible disabilities can, at times, be easier to manage within society, as navigating with a disability that is unseen means that the stigma around disability may not (though still can) follow an individual. Mental health is all too often stigmatized in our society, and as another form of an invisible disability, it does not have a “one size fits all” form for accommodations. On top of my chronic migraines, I was also diagnosed with clinical depression and anxiety. Getting diagnosed and getting access to accommodations was a long and difficult road, but one that was worth it because it helped me regain a sense of identity and independence. ![]() Still, getting the diagnosis changed a big part of my life, as it opened access to accommodations and support that had previously been closed to me. It was a contradictory dichotomy that I still struggle with to this day. It felt freeing to finally have an official diagnosis for what I’d been experiencing for almost half my life. It felt restricting due to the way a diagnosed disability made me a person with a disability. ![]() It was a relief to get the diagnosis, but it was also a label that felt defining to my identity. I was officially diagnosed with an invisible disability at 17 years old-with chronic, debilitating migraines that have plagued me since age eight. It simply means that they may need different accommodations and supports, while still respecting the person’s individual autonomy. It does not mean, however, that someone diagnosed with a disability is unable to live a rich, fulfilling life. There are both visible and invisible forms of disability, which can impact the way a person is able to participate in society. A disability is defined as a limitation or impairment, either physical or mental, which makes it more difficult for an individual to do certain activities (activity limitation), or interferes with their ability to interact with the world around them (participation restrictions). ![]()
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