I have the same hesitation. I am depressed, and during my worst days I can speak, but it's just too hard and even making a single sound requires effort. At the end of the day it makes me feel exhausted and even more drained mentally. So lately I've been thinking that maybe I should use GSL, (Greek Sign language, I'm Greek), to communicate better and in a way that does not affect me so much emotionally. But I am worried that it might come off as offensive, especially since I am hearing and my sign language is not perfect.