#InvisibleDisability

[myalgicencephalomyelitiscfstom]

[puppiemomo]

I am too tired to try and be human.

Too tired

[psychdermdirect]

Stimming

Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week!

I was recently diagnosed with autism and did some research that answered a lot of questions that I had about myself. When I’m overstimulated by my environment or my mind, when stress accumulates, I’m in pain, or feeling weird somatic sensations around my body, I need some kind of distraction and relief. Unfortunately for me, that distraction is itching and picking. Dermatitis and allergies run in…

[monriatitans]

The image was made in Canva; check it out at the [referral] link here!

October was ADHD Acceptance Month. Quotes regarding ADHD were shared, along with a resource, ADDitude Magazine, whose "mission is to be your trusted advisor, an unwavering source of understanding and guidance along the path to wellness."

Join the movement!

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ADHD Acceptance Month Quotes of 2024

QUOTE 1: Edward Hallowell, M.D.

QUOTE 2: S. Kelley Harrell

QUOTE 3: Russel Barkley

QUOTE 4: Sarah Grunder Ruiz

QUOTE 5: Annie Eklöv

QUOTE 6: Chris Bailey

QUOTE 7: Cat Marnell

QUOTE 8: Rowan Reeds

QUOTE 9: Niedria Dionne Kenny

QUOTE 10: Jesse J. Anderson

QUOTE 11: Jessica McCabe

QUOTE 12: Emilie Pine

QUOTE 13: Paris Hilton

QUOTE 14: Rebecca Schiller

QUOTE 15: Jackie McShannon

Check out ADDitude Magazine, whose "mission is to be your trusted advisor, an unwavering source of understanding and guidance along the path to wellness."

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To expand the Opinions & Truth (O&T) blog, I started The Weekend Game Show (WGS) to educate on and discuss different aspects of game development, and to show why video games can take years to make, to prevent another Cyberpunk 2077 launch scenario. Watch me on Twitch, YouTube, Rumble, and Odysee!

To provide educational material for game designers and artists, and some fun reads, I created a bookshop, the Rendezvous Point (RP), powered by Bookshop.org! Check it out here!

In addition, I share educational quotes to promote literacy, the legitimacy of video games as an artistic medium, and regarding a Cause of the Month to raise awareness, while giving Artist Shout-Outs to human artists to combat AI’s spit. Want to learn more about the Artist Shout-Outs? Click here! #createdontscrape

The Artists Shout-Out posts can be seen here, Discord, and more!

I’m also an artist under the handle TitansMonriArt.

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[ithappensblog]

when life gives you lemons

My life has provided me with a ton of different roles and responsibilities that I wear with pride. But beneath the surface of a seemingly perfect exterior lies a hidden world of struggles that often go unnoticed.

Between balancing the roles of a full-time employee, mom, wife, homeowner, business owner, sister, daughter, friend, etc – it's a fucking demanding existence that I pour every ounce of strength, both physical and mental into. On the outside, I may appear to have it all together, an impression further complicated by societal expectations and appearances. But the truth is, each day is a battle against invisible physical disabilities and mental health struggles.

While my weight might seem to provide you with the most visible aspect of health problems, it's merely a fraction of the complexities I face. My weight is something I've always wrestled with and something I most likely will wrestle with like a WWE superstar for the rest of my life. However, what you can't see is that I often struggle to find the energy to complete simple daily tasks, let alone face the day's demands. Yet, I continue to push myself, driven by a society that dictates that anything less than perfection is not enough. The expectations are relentless, the standards set impossibly high. And before you roll your eyes and say, "well Jenny, just lose weight then!" like I said above, that's just a fraction of the shit I deal with. I know it doesn't help, but it's not the root cause of all my problems.

I strive to be the best version of myself in every role I play – not only for my own sake but also to set an example for my daughter. The fear of her resenting me for not giving my all looms behind me like a shadow, urging me to put on a brave face even when the weight of the world feels unbearable. I pour my energy into everything I do because I know that to do otherwise would only result in a deterioration of my health, both physical and mental. The struggles are real, and at times, they're consuming. Battling with your health while fulfilling numerous responsibilities is an exhausting juggling act, and the line between self-care and self-preservation becomes a tightrope I navigate every day. I'm not complaining by any means, just trying to give you a little bit of insight into what I know other's struggle with but aren't so open to discuss.

As I glance around at those my age, it's hard not to feel a twinge of longing. The carefree experiences and opportunities my peers enjoy seem like distant dreams for me. I remind myself not to fall into the trap of self-pity, but the reality is that sometimes, it's hard to escape that feeling. I wish for things to be different, to have the freedom to chase my dreams without all of these issues dragging me down. However, I've learned to find solace in the idea that the universe hands us challenges for a reason. These challenges, though they may be difficult, have shaped me into the person I am today. They've granted me a unique perspective on life, teaching me empathy, resilience, and the importance of self-acceptance. The journey I walk is marked by pain and triumphs, by exhaustion and moments of inexplicable joy. I push myself while also recognizing my limits. It's about finding strength in vulnerability, embracing the complexities that make me who I am, and acknowledging that the battles fought behind the scenes are just as significant as the achievements celebrated on the surface.

The roles we navigate come with challenges that often remain unseen. The struggles may be invisible, but they're real and demanding. It's important to remember that with every battle fought, every step taken, I am a fucking warrior. And while I may not have the life I imagined, I choose to embrace the path I've been given, facing each day with the hope that my challenges will ultimately serve a purpose greater than my own.

One day, maybe, I'll elaborate more. But until then, know you're not alone.

[angela-yuriko-smith]

WIP: "Allegedly" from Hallucinated Jungle

Sharing "Alleged Confession", a poem from my current Hallucinated Jungle WIP that reflects on my potential diagnosis of high functioning autism. Part of my journey of self-discovery and personal growth through creative writing.

This poem is from Hallucinated Jungle, one of my current projects. The title is a nod to Hallucinated City (Paulicéia Desvairada) by Brazilian poet Mário de Andrade. The poem itself reflects a private stuggle I’ve been dealing with over the past year or so: the potential diagnosis of high functioning autism. I haven’t taken the final step to be officially diagnosed yet. I don’t know if I will. I…

[jinxtrickster]

Bunnies are here and ready to spread cheer! They will soon be available at @merccreations.9292 Or you can order through direct messages. #kawaii #bunny #bunnies #pastelfashion #kawaiifashion #kawaiifashion #kawaiishop #cuteshop #amigurumi #plushie #crochetersofinstagram #crochet #yarnaddict #crochetaddict #makeitpremier #michaels #chronicillness #invisibledisability #ehlersdanlos #potssyndrome #disabledartist #invisibleillness #invisibledisability https://www.instagram.com/p/CofJlWrOroy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[christelno]

🙏🏼 PLEASE READ THIS: Hi Friends! We need to talk. ➡️ November is #crpsawarenessmonth so it's a chance for me to tell the World about this quite unknown but extremely painful disease. 🎗Most of you know that I am sick but I am not the only one in my family: my daughter suffers from CRPS also called Algodystrophy or #sudecksyndrome The letters CRPS stand for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. ➡️ It is a rare and very painful disease that creates to a gradual muscle wasting, bone loss and local osteoporosis. It also causes severe burning pain or a very cold sensation due to pressure soreness and circulation disorders. It is SO Painful that it can leads to depression and even su!c!de 😥 ➡️ My daughter has CRPS since 2018 and she hardly can walk or stand for more than 5 minutes. Because it's a very unknown disease there's no treatment and I often heard doctors calling it somatic just like they did for Fibromyalgia or others invisible pains. But it is visible though!!! My daughter's foot is generally bright red & swollen. And just right now, she is hospitalized because it was too much for her. 🙏🏼Please Guys, help me and other people living with Algodystrophy by sharing this or posting an orange ribbon for #crpsmonth ❤And Thanks for Reading! It's easy to talk about myself but telling you about my child was quite difficult for me since she is alone in her hospital room while I'm feeling guilty leaving her...🕊 ❤ #crpsawareness #sdrc #crpswarrior #sickchild #unknownillness #crps #crpssucks #crpsfighter #invisibleillness #invisiblepain #chronicpain #spooniefamily #chronicdisease #raredisease #rareillness #invisibledisability #childwithdisability #disability #disabilityawareness #inclusion #chronicpaincommunity #chronicpainlife #spoonie #spoonielife #spooniewarrior #spooniesupport #childspoonie https://www.instagram.com/p/ClDAoYDKBPz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[the-migraine-mercenary]

How to make a cheap Migraine friendly lamp shade.

When starting out with migraines, I was extremely (and still am to a degree) photosensitive/photophobia. My lamp didn’t have a dial for its brightness, so I couldn’t dim it without either buying a new blackout lampshade or a new but dimmer lightbulb.

Instead, I grabbed a couple of sheets of black construction paper, duct tape, and used my current lampshade as the mold, and created a lampshade to go over my current one. It worked wonders! I didn’t use a cap on top due to a possible fire hazard, so I still have to angle the lamp shade carefully but it is much more bearable.

Here’s my finished product:

While it’s clearly uneven, it follows the “It’s not for fashion, it’s for function” mantra I have about migraines. You can feel free to add your own designs, I simply didn’t because I don’t have the energy or willpower for it.

[the-migraine-mercenary]

The migraine community has these problems of having their migraines mistaken for headaches, but your pain is valid!

We Experience bring medically gaslight to simply drink more water, exercise, and lose weight. And while those can help, those simply won’t cut it.

Your pain is valid. Your pain is legitimate. And you know your body’s pain is important to address!

I wish you well in your fight against migraines!

I hate you ocular migraines i hate you light sensitivity i hate you debilitating headache i hate you fuzzy vision i hate you nausea so bad that i start vomiting bile i hate you unsympathetic workmates who tell me to stop being a baby and pop some advil i hate you i hate you

[myalgicencephalomyelitiscfstom]

[vix-the-star]

So my part 2 of day 2 at @rupaulsdragcon because @ginnylemon69 is a legend who deserves their own post. Ginny is a queen who stole my heart by being so aware of access issues. Having people in the #LGBTQ community who really get accessibility is rare. We treasure those that are trying to make the world more accessible and inclusive. I’m loving dropping off a treat bag every day to help you get through drag con. Look after yourself and see you on day 3!! #FancyASlice #GinnyLemon #Icon #DragConUk #AllDragIsValid #CrippingQueer #AccessIsARight #AccessibleDrag #AccessibleQueerVenues #QueerCrip #DisabledAndCute #InvisibleDisabilities #DisabilityAwareness #WheelyAdventures https://www.instagram.com/p/CnINAeJsVvU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[monriatitans]

July was Disability Pride Month. Quotes regarding the disabled community were shared, along with a resource, Diversability, which is "a community of people with disabilities (and the allies who support us), on a mission to elevate disability pride, together."

Join the movement! 

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Below are the links to Tumblr's posts.

Disability Pride Month Quotes of 2024

QUOTE 1: Jennifer Starzec

QUOTE 2: Jodi Picoult

QUOTE 3: Sarah Manguso

QUOTE 4: Randolph Bourne

QUOTE 5: Pénélope Bagieu

QUOTE 6: Rebekah Taussig

QUOTE 7: Haben Girma

QUOTE 8: Allison Alexander

QUOTE 9: Amanda Leduc

QUOTE 10: Sara Hendren

QUOTE 11: Ashley Asti

QUOTE 12: Erin Clark

QUOTE 13: Steven Magee

QUOTE 14: Jessica Marie Baumgartner

QUOTE 15: Jenara Nerenberg

Check out Diversability, founded by Tiffany Yu, which is "a community of people with disabilities (and the allies who support us), on a mission to elevate disability pride, together."

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To expand the Opinions & Truth (O&T) blog, MonriaTitans started The Weekend Game Show (WGS) to educate on and discuss different aspects of game development, and to show why video games can take years to make, to prevent another Cyberpunk 2077 launch scenario. Watch MonriaTitans on Twitch, YouTube, and Rumble! In addition, she shares educational quotes to promote literacy, the legitimacy of video games as an artistic medium, and regarding a Cause of the Month to raise awareness, while giving Artist Shout-Outs to human artists to combat AI art theft. Want to learn more about the Artist Shout-Outs? Click here! #createdontscrape The Artists Shout-Out posts can be seen on Tumblr, Discord, and more! She is also an artist under the handle TitansMonriArt. — Like what you see and want to know when there's more? Click here to subscribe for updates and/or hit the Follow button! Enjoy what I do? Please consider supporting via the WGS Ko-fi! Lastly, posts may contain affiliate links.

[the-migraine-mercenary]

I hope you defeat your migraine with coffee soon!

Are your migraines fixed by caffeine or caused by caffeine loss? This can be a big chicken-or-the-egg situation!

Waking up to a lovely thunderstorm when the kids spent the night at grandmas only to have it ruined by the agony of migraine and no coffee in the house because I forgot to get anymore yesterday because I was hyperfixations in trying to clean the house to make it ready to be able to decorate for the holidays to give my kids the magic of the season which caused me to be short tempered and yell which made me feel like a piece of shit and clench my jaw a lot to keep the mounting tension at bay which is likely why I have this migraine now and I’m lucky my husband is a kind man who is going to the store to get me coffee but man the migraine meds better kick in because I have to clean more today or I will continue to feel overwhelming chaos in my own home and maybe I am also avoiding missing my dad since this is the first December without him and I am sad.

Anyway my heart his my enemy right now babes.

[the-migraine-mercenary]

How to be prepared that a movie will trigger a migraine.

I highly recommend the website, doesthedogdie.com

They have categories for flashing lights and images, misophonia triggers, and triggers for PTSD or phobias of all kinds.

You can look up by the title of whatever media you chose- whether movie, book, comic, etc.

I highly recommend this website to anyone that wants to avoid a migraine or avoid a trigger for their mental health’s sake.

[jinxtrickster]

Mini restock in the midst of craft fair prep! Frogs have returned at last! #amigurumi #kawaii #kawaiifashion #pastelfashion #cottagecore #frog #easter #spring #bunny #bunnies #babybird #chibi #stitch #liloandstitch #crochetersofinstagram #crochet #crochetaddict #yarnaddict #smallbusiness #smallstore #disabledartist #invisibleillness #invisibledisability #ehlersdanlos https://www.instagram.com/p/CpfHKyOuOyv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=