Disabilities and self-confidence
Please let me know how you guys deals with low self-confidence (in case that applies to you) due to your disability/disabilities. I would really appreciate your advice.
Here is my story: Lately, I have been struggling with my self-confidence. I realized how much my negative thoughts and the expections of how I "should" be and how I "should" deal with my disabilities affect me. I always feel like I have to give 150% to keep up with other healthy people, especially at work. I'm almost 25 years old. I have never been in a romantic relationship with anyone. Opening up about my disabilities and thus revealing my vulnerable side just makes me very anxious and sometimes even drives me completely crazy and I keep telling myself that the other person would never accept me aa a disabled person. Any advice how to deal with these kind of thoughts?
@schokoladenmuffin1 I am sorry you struggle with feeling good enough to be in a relationship and be acceptable to other people. One thing I have to do is stop listening to the Inner Critic that says "I am not good enough." I can ignore them or counter with "But I am doing the best I can. That is all I can do."
When at work I have never discussed my weaknesses and challenges. If people see it fine, but I can just do the best I can to keep up with other people.
You might find like minded people in the Group Support Chat for Disabilities. If you do not see that group, check out the Sharing Circle.
@schokoladenmuffin1
I started watching a lot of disabled creators/artists/athletes/etc. Seeing others be strong and confident and successful really helped me to feel like I could be as well.
sometimes I struggle with my disability since I have a brain injury and epilepsy. even if I can't drive and party I have accepted those things and now for my self confidence I just tell myself that this is who I am and there are other types of transportation to get to and from places plus partying is overrated in my opinion so I'm glad I can't do that.
For me it's challenging because I have an "invisible" disability so people don't even notice. I try my best just to go on with life. I have a few online friends I talk to but that's about it.
@777Bre777
mine is invisible too. They don’t understand.
Hi everyone. I’m seeing that I’m becoming more frustrated and disappointed with every time I try to drive or ride in a car. I have vestibular disability that happened from a medication I was on. I’m off that medication now for 3 and half years. Recovery has been slow. I’m walking again as well as other quality of life things restored or nearly restored. The driving and riding in the car is a huge challenge. I’ve been been trying for 3 months with no progress. Anyone can relate?
