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Invisible Disabilities

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health1 month ago•39 min saved

Six Quiet ADHD Realities Women Live With

A BuzzFeed Health piece highlights six often-overlooked ADHD realities for women: task paralysis and the feeling of knowing what to do but being unable to act; watching time pass while stuck between intention and action; having symptoms misread as personal flaws; the cumulative financial cost of impulsivity and missed subscriptions; the perpetual sense that others’ lives are easier while hiding the effort; and the loneliness of an invisible condition that’s frequently dismissed.

via BuzzFeed|

#adhd #health #invisible-disabilities

health-and-workplace-culture11 months ago•12 min saved

Chronic Illness and the Hidden Lessons on Compassion

The article emphasizes the importance of understanding and compassion for individuals with chronic illnesses, highlighting how workplaces can adapt to support their unique journeys, which often involve invisible symptoms and identity shifts, fostering empathy and inclusive leadership.

via YourTango|

#chronic-illness #compassion #health-and-workplace-culture

health3 years ago•6 min saved

The Hidden Truth About Living with Invisible Illnesses.

Living with chronic illness can be unpredictable and challenging, especially when dealing with invisible disabilities like rheumatoid arthritis. Those with chronic illness may cancel plans or ask to join them at the last moment due to the uncertainty of their condition. The prevalence of depression in those living with chronic illness is two to three times higher than in the general population. Acceptance and radical acceptance can help those with chronic illness cope with the uncertainty and pain that comes with their condition.

via HuffPost|

#acceptance #chronic-illness #health