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I have thought about this at times and more recently. I am high functioning with a mental disorder. What I mean is I take medication, see psychiatrist, and for the most part live a "normal" life. That being said, for most people, my friends, co-workers, family etc see me as normal. However, I still manage to experience very anxious moments and at times think of my traumatic events. Anywho, would you consider this a dsibality since I know I have to take my medication in order to function much better in life. At the same time I may function so well it may seem like I don't have any type of mental health illness. I got to thinking about this because I don't know if I am being ethical when it comes to asking for help like things and how they ask if I have a disability and so they are probably able to help me faster. I am very torn between if I am taking advantage of so called "more of hand" when I say I do take medication and see a psychiatrist or if its in my right because I do take it and actually need it. I mean I guess honestly I use my mental disorder in places that I would benefit from. I feel guilty but its the truth. I mean I am not lying about it but at the same time I don't put it down on job applications when ask to disclose if I have a disability because I know I will be probably discriminated against. Its the whole Stigma again that goes along with having a mental illness labeled. AM I wrong for this?
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JaneCas · 26-30, F
@Lostpoet Whats no?
Lostpoet · M
@JaneCas Your not wrong for not including it in your application.