Hi, my name is Michaela!
MichaelaJane
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Some people may think I don’t class as having a disability, because they can’t see it. But believe me, my daily life has changed dramatically since my diagnosis.
I have battled with my mental health since I was 9 years old, which is when I was first admitted to hospital with it. After years of battles with doctors and counsellors I was finally given a diagnosis at the age of 19.
I have Borderline Personality Disorder.
Highly medicated for it, can’t even hold down a job. Which is unfortunate as I qualified as a support worker at the age of 16. I loved nursing, what I would give to be able to go back.
I’ve tried my hardest to live a happy normal life, I’m married, have 2 daughters, a dog and 2 cats. My husband is my full time carer. I take my hat off to him to be able to do it, as on my worst days I fly off the handles. I know I wouldn’t be able to do it.
Anyway, enough about me for now. Just thought I would say hello and introduce myself
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Thank you for sharing this @MichaelaJane. This is a safe space here and I hope you’ll stick around and get stuck in with our discussions.Community Manager
Scope -
Hi @MichaelaJane
Welcome it’s great to meet you this evening.
I am one of the Community Champion’s here at Scope.
Yes I can see that you have gone down the same road as me over the years.
“Hidden Disability”
This has been a big stumbling block for me!!!!!
Please please let me know if there’s anything that I can help/support you with???
@steve51
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Welcome to the community @MichaelaJaneDisability Gamechanger - 2019
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Hi and welcome to the community, its nice to have you join us. Thank you for sharing your story with us there are lots of members here with invisible disabilities. I look forward to seeing you around
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Hi @MichaelaJane - Welcome to this online community. Scope is here for people with anything that dis-ables them. That came be physical or mental health issues, or, as sometimes happens, both. I have a genetic disorder which is disabling physically, but to anyone that doesn't know me, it's an 'invisible' disorder.So, thank you for joining & sharing about yourself in your introduction as you are most welcome, & do chat here any time.
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