#adding rq at the bottom here..... shaming someone for wanting a dx just bc they cant get it yet is weird anyway. | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

castielfucks · 1 month

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I wish more people realized that when someone is seeking diagnosis, it's not because we are trying to collect diseases like infinity stones. it's not to be quirky or interesting.

diagnosis is the guide to resources and community. knowing how to help yourself, being able to understand yourself, connecting with others with similar experiences so you dont feel crazy or alone, finding the right places to look for relief and support, learning about accommodations that can make your life not only easier but liveable.

and for all these reasons, people are allowed to be excited for their diagnosis, theyre allowed to lean into it and advocate for themselves with language they didn't even know existed for the way they live. it is entirely normal to be happy and relieved after finding out that not only is there a name for your experience, but also people groups communities just like you ready to talk about it and support each other.

diagnosis opens up entire worlds for people, that's a good thing. and we need to stop shaming anyone who wants/seek it.

#if you find yourself trying to be the judge of the validity of someone elses life experience.... dont!#if someone self dx because the symptoms sound right and the resources and community are helpful amd relatable to them... GREAT!!#thats! the point of a dx. being able to treat your symptoms and find relief and understand wtf is going on.#thats why we mind our business!!!!! when it comes to other peoples health!!!#literally the only way it would affect you at all is if you were regularly interacting w the person and they need accomodations #and accommodating your friend or anyone who knows their limitations is BASIC decency. cmon now.#adding rq at the bottom here..... shaming someone for wanting a dx just bc they cant get it yet is weird anyway.#like telling someone their problems are made up or theyre being dramatic simply bc a doctor hasnt told you theyre being honest is WEIRD #“ok stranger i know you say you experience all these symptoms but a different stranger hasnt confirmed that for me yet #so im gonna be an asshole until you shell out hundreds or thousands of dollars for a piece of paper that confirms you feel what you feel“#ask yourself why you NEED to believe them in the first place

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