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Originally Posted by sidestepper
The difference between medical illnesses where the can only treat symptoms not cure it is that those people don't get judged for having the label. Even lupus which a few years ago was, all in their heads, is now more accepted than MDD, BP or schizophrenia. I guess that's my big objection to the MI labels, even other doctors react differently when they see that label.
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People with chronic pain disorders get judged for their need to take pain meds all the time -- often finding it hard to get treated at all because they are viewed as drug seekers. They may not be judged for their label, but they are judged for their treatment.
People with physical disabilities requiring them to use crutches or walkers or wheelchairs are met with impatience and rudeness when they need accommodations, walk slowly in the mall, need to use their devices to get around that sometimes can create traffic flow problems. They can't get hired because, illegal as it is to not hire based on disability, companies don't want to make the legally required accommodations for them, so they come up with some other excuse to hire someone else. They aren't judged for their label, but they are judged for their differences and needs.
There is lots of judgment that goes on, ours is one type, but we are not exclusive in being judged for our differences and challenges.