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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote
I also often feel like I am somehow marked so that others can see my deficits right away. I think this is caused by at least two feelings: I feel concerned about what people are thinking of me-- how I am coming across. I also feel/am often judged because I have several conditions which have caused disability for many years now.
people I meet casually do not know enough about me to have the info about which to make judgments. It seems easier to have these relationships, as they feel more forgiving and more humane than some.
If I did reveal this condition ( BP2), I would be judged even more unfairly. 
Thanks for this thread.
WC |
Yes can really relate that it’s easier to interact very casually with a wait person who I don’t know well and they will not be judging me similar to a coworker or fellow church goer I’m around often at work, church, etc. still if have to go to a family gathering or party or meeting, forget it, it is very socially uncomfortable, but it can depend sometimes. For example, I might “luck out” and be able to interact and a cousin or friend is nearby interacting in same conversation and it can help me feel more at ease so things go well.