I'm just trying to meet new people who are in the same boat as me. Also, I wasn't sure if this belonged on small talk or not. D: If you feel it's best fitted there, move it for me? ;~;

Anyway, my disabilities are: Autism Spectrum Disorder*, ADHD, severe anxiety, developmental/intellectual delays (offline only; usually visible to those who know me really well) and mild Dyspraxia.

*Basically, my autism is very dependent on my mood or the situation I'm currently in. Some days, it's not noticeable at all. It's hardly visible online as well. I don't really have a set diagnosis. I don't know why. When I was diagnosed, they said my autism was slight, but it got worse over time due to many different factors. Something like that I guess...

So, how about you guys? Don't be shy~

I have both: disability and a mental health issues. I'll s-mail you :)

hi again! =DDDD I have misophonia!!! it sounds so pretty, right? It has phonia. So it must be so melodic. But its actually a hooooorrible disorder dun dun dun DX I want to kills it. Misophonia is where you get buildup to panic attacks just from hearing a sound. But its a specific one, different for every person :D If it repeats itself enough it'll make me scream. :T I have a strange seizure disorder, where, whenever it decides to strike, I get a tourettes syndrome-like tic every time i stop my mind spinning and land on a specific conclusion. Its really odd. It only ever happens at night when I have too much energy and stress. It hasn't happened in a while. But I did end up actually having a legitimate seizure, which is like a cluster of those tics all in one. And there was screaming :D I just didn't remember it happening at all... But yeah, misophonia is suspiciously similar to my epilepsy. If I find a sound which triggers my panic mode, it has the potential to build up and spill out like a huge seizure.

Aside from that, I have some hella anxiety! I really don't do well with stress. I recently learned its pretty characteristic of misophonics to kinda suck at anything that doesn't funnel your attention. Its good to be distracted so that you aren't vulnerable to be hurt. My stress usually comes from school, which is a catastrophe paired with how my attention span can be really bad sometimes XD

It reminds me of when I was doing social studies at school and every 5 seconds id bug my friend like "hhhhhey dude" and say some awesome inside joke cuz we have 5 billion XD My teacher seriously gave me this >:T look every time HAHA

So how do your disorders affect you? The ones you listed (and well.. any disorder i can think of! XD) seem like they could be really different depending on the person!

I have several issues. Most of the time I appear to function very well. I've been diagnosed with anxiety, ADD, borderline personality disorder, acute depression at times. It sucks. It's cost me a job in the past. It makes it hard to do well in college. And it makes it so I can't even go to work some days.

I'm dealing with depression for 8 years.

If I have someting else, I don't know. I don't like do self-diagnosis and I don't have a psychologist. I suspect to have some things other than depression tho.

Try to find an old copy of the diagnostic book. The edition before the most recent one becomes dirt cheap after a new one comes out.

I have misophonia too! Except mine is sounds and movements. It sucks so fucking bad mostly because no one around me will even try to understand it, not even my parents. When I ask someone, as quietly and politely as I can, to please stop the sound or movement that's setting me off, they act all offended and pissed off at me. I try to explain that I don't want to tell them to stop, that I have to, that I have no choice, but do they care? Nope. It's basically the worst thing that's ever happened to me.

But yeah...there's misophonia, depression, generalized anxiety, and social anxiety, all of which are diagnosed by my doctor. I'm pretty sure I'm somewhere on the autism spectrum as well. shrug

Omg! You have miso too!! I'm kinda happy but also pretty worried for you. What kind of people are your parents normally? And yeah people are absolute fuckfaces when it comes to polite requests for your own wellbeing 8D; I told this guy off for eating in class and he made such a scene. When I tried to explain afterwards he said "Don't even talk to me". ;D I want to put that guy on the ground to be honest xD Thinking about it fills me with rage!

But I was lucky because there actually WERE people for me to fall back on who understand me. I could totally rant to those guys for days, and they'd say "wow I didn't know he was that bad." I think you need coping mechanisms! Some people mimic their trigger noise and for some reason its not as bad when it comes from them. Or shutting your ears (like with your hands xD). But my favourite is brown noise in headphones all the time. Even for sleeps. Skullcandy is so comfy. :D

And another one of mine...It started because a psychologist said i should do it. Sing all the way through your trigger sound =D When my mum has to drink some water and we're in the car so I can't just leave the area, she says "sing!" so I shut my ears and make either beautiful or fucking horrible noises. Whatever covers it up. It also depends on what I have in my repertoire that day... heheh. Also if you think youre a bad singer you can use it as blackmail lolol "If you torture my ears with that sound, I will torture your ears too. So be quick or don't do it when I'm around."

I don't know what its like to have social anxiety, I'm pretty blessed xD;. But I guess that would make it harder for you to stand up to people who trigger you. But I think with family its much easier to take a stand for yourself. You're around them all the time and its not like there is a time limit on your relationship. You guys are going to be together for a while.

Man I swear its just the weirdest and shittiest thing though. When you ask someone politely to not do something it gets under their skin and they try and bash you. But if you're firmer or more joking it seems to work better? Augh it doesnt make sense! xD

My parents are fine normally. This just pisses them off for some reason. They think I'm trying to control them or something. I'm really not. And I do sing a lot, actually. I'm pretty decent I guess as I was in a couple of choirs, lol. I don't sing in choir much anymore though because of this bullsh...I mean misophonia.

Lets see... I've been diagnosed with major depressive disorder and social anxiety. But, my depression has been a persistent thing since I was 13, which was 11 years ago. I've been on meds for about 3 years, which has worked wonders on me. Some days, I feel depressed and just want to sleep without any sort of trigger, but it's rare.

It took me so long to get help, because my mom doesn't believe in mental disorders. I was only able to seek help when I was 21 with my own job and my own insurance. But, for the years before, suicidal thoughts were almost an everyday occurrence. I had no energy. I became weirdly attached to things for long periods of time, like listening to music, certain video games, and videos. High school was just miserable... I almost didn't graduate. I also lost a scholarship for my college because of me not able to focus on studying. The worst thing is that I was alone through all of this.

My anxiety was also out of control. I couldn't speak to anyone. Speaking in front of people made me freeze up and then cry. I panicked when anyone was anywhere less than 20 feet away. Phone calls were impossible. Before I started the meds, it got so bad that I could barely go outside and do errands, like grocery shopping, even at my normal time of Sundays at 7 am. The only reason why I was able to get help is because one former coworker tolerated my anxiety and terrible speaking. She suggested the help. She was the first one to actually care about me and help me.

Nowadays, I still have anxiety in crowds, lines, and when I talk on the phone. My anxiety also varies daily. Some days, it's not there at all. Other days, I have to force myself to interact with people. Rarely, my anxiety becomes impossible to manage and I can't do anything.

I still need a psychologist, as I have lifelong trauma that hasn't been resolved in my mind. I also need to learn to manage my anger better. But, that'll be for a day when I can actually afford my first psychologist, as he's the only one that I actually improved with.

I have Major Depression Disorder- Severe and Recurrent. I also have social anxiety disorder. I will have a massive panic attack in large groups of people in closed areas (crowed bars, stores at Christmas time, etc). And I have a phobia of eyeballs (Ommetaphobia if you're curious of the name). I'm also pretty sure I have a phobia of clowns but that one isn't as bad as the eyeball one.

I would like to add that if anyone ever needs someone to talk to, my inbox is always open. I've been through every emotion in the book more than once, so I can relate to most things. And a lot of people find it helpful to talk to someone over the internet rather than face to face.

sushi I actually recovered from BPD a few years ago. It was really hard but I wanted to get better because it was destroying my life. If you ever need someone to talk to, feel free to message me. I know of some really good websites and tips to help you through emotions.

I do pretty well most of the time. There are just some episodes where I can't control myself. But it does really suck. :/ Having to mentally tell yourself not everyone is against you, even though it feels that way a lot of the time.

Yeah, I still have trouble with that too. Thankfully I have surrounded myself with people who remind me it's not that way at all. I still have problems with my anger but it's alot better than what it used to be. The offer is always there though

- I have those massive panic attacks too when I'm in a closed, crowded place. Yesterday, I was in an elevator that was completely filled, so everyone was squished together. The only thing that made not completely break down is my fiance was acting like a shield and prevented anyone from touching me. But, I was still shaking and I felt sick and scared for a while after that.

I have a rule that from Black Friday to mid January, I avoid all retail stores, unless it's an absolute necessity. The crowds, long lines, and Christmas music drives me insane.

I'm the same way. It sucks but thankfully I don't buy gifts for too many people and those I do buy gifts for are happy with gift cards/ cash.

I went to Spain this past May with school and one night we went to a club. I was excited until we got in there. There were so many people and the only guys paying attention to me were ones old enough to be my father. The girls I was with were on the dance floor and I went out but there were so many people, I had a massive panic attack. I took a cab back to the hotel and I sat on the edge of the bathtub in the bathroom and just cried and shook for about 45 minutes. By the time I was able to leave the bathroom, I was still jumpy and I climbed into bed and I had to keep telling myself I was safe.

I have been diagnosed with anxiety and depression.

I can deal with my anxiety issues better than my depression. I generally don't have any help with the depression so I am withdraw into myself. Believe it or not, this site has and does help me A LOT with that though!

As for the anxiety, I can tell when I am starting to have a bad episode. I have experienced a panic attack and literally felt like I was going to die. Couldn't breath, couldn't sit still, body shakes and was dizzy/nauseated unless I held my head in one position. I wouldn't wish a panic attack on anyone. Very scary.

Uhh. Depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, adhd, mild ocd,misophonia and that's just what doctors have noticed /so far/.

I've gotten... better? at dealing with them, but I found having my dog around helps mostly. and the support from my bf. He has a few problems as well, so we can get each other through some episodes :D

Though the worst is my anxiety. I don't really see doctors anymore unless I /have/ to because of it (even with physical issues I really need sorted), including a psych. It just makes me unable to sleep, moody, and just... nasty. D:

Though, I like people knowing. If not for the reason that if they find out they're going through anything, I might know and be able to help them through it.

I enjoy helping people (even though I'm scared as hell of people hahah thanks brain) Even though I'm incredibly empathetic and can get really drained and wrecked from it afterwards.

worthit.

- Gross. I've had my fair share of old men hitting on me. I always felt like I needed a day long shower after those incidents.

Being frozen in one place is after a panic attack is something I do too. I rarely cry, but I shake and can't speak for a while. Then, I become extremely tired and have a headache. FUN.

- That is because your adorable puppy is amazing... like it owner...

I have ADHD,

I also get chronic cluster migraines, which occasionally is known to trigger what the doctor calls "migraine induced rage"...

It isn't really a 'mental health issue' in itself, but is classed as a mental health disability I also have "Apraxic agraphia" which causes major frustration and anger at not being able to express things at times.

and mild Anxiety, normally in the form of fear when left to my own devices... I normally deal with it but it does trigger some levels of insomnia...

It is all... um... fun?

It is super gross. I feel the same way.

I have silent panic attacks, meaning until you actually pay close attention to me, you wouldn't know. I usually play/ pull my hair and I get super quiet. And I'm usually wiped out after a panic attack. I usually can't even keep my eyes open.