10 things everyone should know about a hidden condition

Written on 25th Apr 2013 by Sylvia Lowery

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This has been written for all those who suffer with invisible conditions like Autism, Schizophrenia, Depression, Hypermobility Syndrome, Anxiety.

1. INVISIBLE: You cannot see it.

2. ISOLATION: Pain, lack of social skills, or mental health may mean a person struggles to make and keep friends.

3. UNEMPLOYMENT: A person may be unable to hold down a job.

4. FEAR: A person may fear for the future.

5. PAIN: A person may be living with daily physical and mental pain.

6. JUDGED: People may judge this person. They may say they are lazy or unfriendly.

7. EFFORT: Every small activity may take an enormous amount of effort and willpower.

8. ANXIETY: Constant pain leads to a lack of sleep and anxiety.

9. FRIENDS: Friends take time to ask and listen.

10. HELP : Believe someone when they tell you they are suffering with an invisible condition.

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