Invisible disabilities.......

Hi,

Now, something that really bugs me is when arrogant people think that invisible disabilities/mental illnesses aren't a thing. In fact one in ten children, aged between 1 and 15, live with some form of mental illness/distress and 1 in 4 adults will experience some form of diagnosable mental heath illness in one year, with 1 in 6 adults experiencing this at any given time. According to a 2001 record, it says mixed anxiety and depression are the most 'common' mental illnesses in the UK. So in reality, invisible/mental illnesses are so widespread and can affect anyone. 

I don't want to come across as nagging or anything but here are a list of things anyone shouldn't say to a person with a invisible disability, and yes I know and am aware I've been doing a load of lists recently, sorry if they are getting tedious!

So here's the list:

1. You have what? I've never heard of it (Well your not the expert, they are)

2. You need to exercise more (Believe it or not, some peoples disabilities aren't cured by the supposed 'miracle' of working out)

3. Aren't you feeling better yet? (This can make people feel a hella lot worse tbh)

4. But you look fine. (The key is in invisible and mental)

5. Maybe anti-depressant would help? (Maybe that person doesn't want to be medicated)

6. You are taking too much medicine. (Are you in the medical profession and their doctor? No? Not your decision)

7. You need to change your diet (Unless you are their dietician/doctor or them-self, not your problem)

8. It's all in your head! (Yes that may be true, not really its very helpful)

9. Losing weight will help. (Again, not always a miracle cure)

10. If you just had a more positive attitude....(Don't you think they try that every minute of the day?)

Sorry its so short,

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