Posted by socialdeviantjeff on January 5, 2004, at 9:37:33
In reply to Re: Feeling Left Out, posted by Bubbaleh on January 5, 2004, at 6:04:36
Well, you make a very good point. The poll I found those stats were a scientific poll but I didn't consider the geographic perspective. People in Utah tend to be more accepting, unless you work for the state government. They just don't get it. (possibly another ome of my generalizations) In fact, they generally treat me like crap until I explain the whole brain vs. pancreas thing. <rant mode off>
The best thing for now may be to concentrate on the positives of your current situation. You do have some people in contact with you. I would consider that a blessing. As far as the others, maybe it will just take more time. It is really hard to make new social contacts, but online is a good place to start. Just don't try to set the bar too high.
If people distance themselves after learning your illness, then perhaps they are not worth knowing in the first place. because of the EEOC, it can be helpful to let superiors know what is wrong. I don't know the specifics of your situation, but it works for me.
Of course, these are just opinions based on my own experience. This may or may not work for you.
If you don't mind me asking, what is your dx? Mine is Atypical Refractory Depression with psychotic symptoms, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Phobia of flying insects (don't remember the official name), ADD and OCD.
My Email is socialdeviantjeff@yahoo.com. I don't lose interest in people too easily so if you want to talk, feel free to email me.
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