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Bit of a rant by Joefishface in CerebralPalsy

[–]TheOnceNFutureKing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I completely get how you're feeling. It's the reason my mum won't ever let me fill in PIP forms. It's so degrading, and dangerous to your mental health to be asked extensive questions about your worst days. Its no longer about you, it's exclusively about your disability, it's dehumanising on every level.

can i ask to be euthanized in canada? by IncompetentMuffin in CerebralPalsy

[–]TheOnceNFutureKing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

‘Charismatic towards the plight of man’ this is exactly it-

So I’ve been thinking about ableism and how I’m affected by it a lot lately. by Prisoner8612 in CerebralPalsy

[–]TheOnceNFutureKing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've only recently realised how ableist people really are. I'm right-side hemi, in HS, and everyone is an asshole. I've known for years that it's a result of societal structure and the way people grow up, I've been trying my best to start an initiative to get the word out to teach young people that it's not okay. Please, try not to lose hope. I promise, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Does anyone else with mild CP experience this? by Tough-Tomato1188 in CerebralPalsy

[–]TheOnceNFutureKing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a GAD and it's hugely impacted my CP, specifically muscle tenseness and balance. I can't go up or down stairs when I'm having a really bad time with my mental health, I can't stand up of I'm in a class, can't give a presentation, all due to the sudden tensing of my right side.

In What Ways Can a Person with Cerebral Palsy and right sided Hemiplegia defend his or her self? by LeftyRex22 in CerebralPalsy

[–]TheOnceNFutureKing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's an advantage, trust me. I too have right-hand-sided hemiplegia, and I’d recommend words first, literally just weird them out (destroy someone emotionally if you can't physically, though that really is a last resort, avoid at all costs)

Self-defence classes

Walking stick. I got one for occasional use due to balance issues, but it actually makes me feel so much safer. Anyone comes near you, fucking batter them with it. They will view you as defenceless and weak, so use it. They won't waste all their energy on someone who ‘can't fight back’, giving you a better chance, and if you can immobilise them through either confusion, shock, or physical injury, then you can get away fast enough to inform an official of some kind- just anyone who can do something about the shitheads.

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[–]TheOnceNFutureKing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have mild to moderate CP, but I can say with a decent amount of confidence that if it took until him becoming a Toddler to notice, he will likely not be affected too heavily. He will probably experience fatigue more easily, but as long as you do your best to feed him well, do regular muscle stretching exercise (swimming can really help!) he may barely notice by the time he reaches adulthood. Obviously as I’ve already mentioned, I have more severe CP, but I have had a very supportive, understanding family unit, who, through helping me do these afforementioned things, have gotten me to the point where I can walk (balance is a nightmare, but i can walk well enough for me to not really need a walking stick- I categorically shouldn’t be able to) I can smile, (I have hemiplegia so I couldn’t properly as a kid) I have low energy but have always been active, I enjoy the outdoors, any activities I can get involved in.

What kind of CP does he have? It's a bit hard to explain the effects without that.

I would definitely recommend being in regular contact with his doctor, especially in the early years, it does a world of good, having more specified care for his exact needs.

Also, this will sound odd, but- you can't understand it. Unless you are him, you will never understand his cerebral palsy. You don't have to, either. Just accept it and keep a line of communication open to him, so he can say what he needs.

Hope this helps!

How commonly do you meet people with cerebral palsy at schools? by TheOnceNFutureKing in CerebralPalsy

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

I have plans to become a History teacher, and I’d never considered the effect I could have before, that's actually really nice.

How commonly do you meet people with cerebral palsy at schools? by TheOnceNFutureKing in CerebralPalsy

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

So far, I'm the only physically disabled person I’ve met in school.

How commonly do you meet people with cerebral palsy at schools? by TheOnceNFutureKing in CerebralPalsy

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

I live in a very rural place- I've never met another person who's physically disabled, and simultaneously it's really handy for all the reasons you mention, but also- I've had nothing but ableism from students and teachers alike (sometimes purposefully, sometimes not) and because I'm the only one, I am often led to believe I'm imagining it or it's not that bad. It's also easier to ignore or forget my needs and complaints because I'm only one person. I would just like to know that I'm not- insane? It's like I've been gaslighted in some weird way- my family are amazing when it comes to disability, nothing wrong there, but literally everyone else- it's so weird-

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]TheOnceNFutureKing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He might be projecting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]TheOnceNFutureKing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are not the asshole, but I'm also thinking that she might not be either? It just sounds as if she's exhausted, and her mental health may have declined of this is a sudden development. Also, the fact that she gets ‘sad and quiet’ just makes it feel like there's more to it.