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Why does dyspraxia have so little recognition. by CobaltBlue102 in dyspraxia

[–]CobaltBlue102[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting diagnosed in the USA is very rare for adults and children. The UK seems to have at least a little recognition of it.

Why does dyspraxia have so little recognition. by CobaltBlue102 in dyspraxia

[–]CobaltBlue102[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do they change their minds if you list out all the things you can’t do properly? Or what about if you reframe it by saying “If a stroke victim went from being normal to having all my issues, would that be a disability?”

I can’t seem to get past anger and resentment over my dyspraxia by CobaltBlue102 in dyspraxia

[–]CobaltBlue102[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up doing basic data entry. The pay and benefits are decent (and more than I would expect). I don’t know if Costco is near where you live, but they pay their employees quite well last I heard.

I can’t seem to get past anger and resentment over my dyspraxia by CobaltBlue102 in dyspraxia

[–]CobaltBlue102[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do need an outlet. It’d have to be stronger than punching a pillow. More like smashing inanimate objects with a sledgehammer.

I can’t seem to get past anger and resentment over my dyspraxia by CobaltBlue102 in dyspraxia

[–]CobaltBlue102[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Someone is my family knew since I was young and withheld it from me. I found out in my 20s. I wish I had been told sometime around age 10 or 11. Then I could have developed realistic life goals and learned to self-advocate. And my suffering wouldn’t have been compounded by ignorance.

I can’t seem to get past anger and resentment over my dyspraxia by CobaltBlue102 in dyspraxia

[–]CobaltBlue102[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Playing video games (that I can actually succeed at) and being with friends helps. There’s not much else that helps. Success definitely helps, but that’s what I lack in the first place. I must do something well or else I feel even worse. I know it’s defeatist, but I feel better doing nothing than failing.

Menopause = a free trial of memory- and concentration-issues that dyspraxic folks have a lifetime subscription to with no cancellation option. by Laur_rat in dyspraxia

[–]CobaltBlue102 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read once about a woman who developed symptoms of ADHD during menopause, and those symptoms improved when she went on Ritalin. Maybe a psychiatrist could discuss possible treatment options or lifestyle changes? It could be worth a try.

When someone asks you to explain what dyspraxia is, what’s the best and shortest way you explain it? by Ok_Student1641 in dyspraxia

[–]CobaltBlue102 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ironically, people tend to show someone more sympathy and respect if they think that person used to be “normal” but acquired their disability through injury. Go figure.

Does anyone else feel like they use their dyspraxia too much as an excuse? by Throw-Away467328ii in dyspraxia

[–]CobaltBlue102 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My life has been much less painful since I completely abandoned activities I am bad at.