Dyslexia can’t be 'cured'. It's lifelong. Dyslexia primarily affects reading and writing skills, but not many people know this, it can also indirectly impacts how one interacts with and will understand others, particularly in social situations.
While not a direct cause of social difficulties, the challenges associated with dyslexia can lead to misunderstandings, frustration, and even low self-esteem, which can then affect social interactions. Thus I hate myself.
Not so very surprising, dyslexia can present challenges in romantic relationships, but with understanding and effort, relationships can be fulfilling and strong. It can definite affect communication, memory, and emotional regulation, but it doesn't define a person.
Open communication, patience, and a willingness to adapt are key for both partners in navigating the challenges. This morning my lips feel cracked again. Somehow the black dog is loose again. This is how a person with dyslexia feels at times.
I was "diagnosed" dyslexic as an adult at an adult education center. They really helped me. Reading is now one of my favourite things whereas in the past I'd simply avoid it as it seemed "too difficult".
Looking at that map thing I can associate with so much on there. I often cast off these things as "Krazy Katy" but inside it hurts when I stand out because of it. Some have suggested I've ADHD and I know I can struggle with attention to the task at hand but I feel there's only one thing at play.
Don't hate yourself though. Embrace your difficulties and push through.
@KatyO83 I went for a test at one of your specialists here when I was 45 (because a new work boss made my life difficult there) and she told me that I was the worst case that she knew about working at my level
I can understand how this could be for a person. We need especially in social circumstances a need of understanding together and if even one part is flipped you could feel misunderstanding. The misunderstanding could be yours from the beginning how you flipped a meaning, but then who you are with who misunderstand you.
I flip numbers sometimes. I write my expressions sometimes inverse of how some would write them, mostly the ones that are interchangeable which create the same meaning, but people expect language in a certain way. It can become exhausting thinking, write it this way instead.
It can affect how you feel understood, which anyone in a relationship needs.
@val70 I almost shared a story within there. But it was an easy slip. I was upon a walk and saw a poster asking if they say this missing cat. I thought how brilliant this world is now I can use my phone to take a picture of the poster. Then within a minute, I saw what I thought was the missing cat. I love cats, so one saying they are missing one if I feel I found them, I could spend hours holding the cat for them until they could be there. So there I was with this cat, with every number from the poster, waiting for someone who wanted to be with their cat.
I learned I saw the very same numbers on the collar but the middle numbers mixed. Easy. The cat described as he had written in his post and in picture. I saw from his face, it was not his cat.
@awildsheepschase Well, just try to figure out how some can change dyslexia into sex daily 🙄 some people are so off-putting at times even if they mean well
Thank you for sharing. I didn't realize those other things were part of it too, but it makes sense. I understand as I have dyslexia too. Often times, I feel misunderstood. I always edit my posts and math is an absolute nightmare. It takes me awhile to do my bills and bank account balancing. I don't let it define me and embrace the things I am good at like gardening, being kind, art and much more. Please don't beat yourself up. I know that you have other talents💚
My brother in law and my niece are both left handed and dyslexic. Bil went to a catholic school. You can imagine... He is the most artistic and out of the box thinker i know. Brilliant, really. His daughter is no slouch either. But...over the decades he has indeed, been a challenge for my sister. Worth it though, i know.
When i was at school i was considered thick and not worth spending time on. After leaving school i moved in to a flat close to a library and started a computer course. I found i was not so thick and i was good at maths. I still cant wright or spell very well but i can type and use spell check. I now have my own company
@22Michelle Hard to get people to understand that too. I'm now going even for a position where I need to speak, write and talk entirely in English... I must be crazy
