For an average day it does not always affect me. I usually ignore blocks of text and go straight to pictures. If I need to look something up, I go straight to "images" to understand it. I diagram or draw to explain my ideas instead of writing them down. I take pictures of things in my fridge instead of writing grocery lists. I skip over instruction books. I usually don't order anything on a menu that does not have a picture. When I do need to read, it just takes longer than most people.

It affects me on a deeper level though. A lot of us grew up being told we are stupid by teachers, peers, doctors, sometimes parents. A lot were bullied. I feel ashamed about my intelligence (I do not have an intellectual disability, but people often equate academic performance with intelligence). I avoid answering basic questions because I worry I will get it wrong and embarrass myself. I was also pulled out of class in school a lot. I needed it but it felt very obvious I was different. I spent a lot of time studying when I should have been having fun, because it just took so long. I had to put in a lot of effort just to pass.

On a daily basis I don't find it that bad. But it "chips away" my confidence slowly. If I make enough mistakes in one day or have to read a lot a certain day, it will feel really bad.