In my life, it can be hard to deal with others when they misunderstand things that I feel should be known to them. It is especially difficult when it comes to things that make me feel less than or that I know I should be entitled to, even though those that have the control to make the changes want not to agree with me. It makes things frustrating and more anxious to get through because there is over looming doubt as to whether what I am telling someone will be valued.

In many worlds the voice of the challenged individual is often discounted because of the disbelief of the value of what we say is true or that we can have the same privileges as the rest of the world. It makes me so mad sometimes at the extra steps it takes to get the things that I should be entitled to. It is always important to make connections with those that have authority over what makes the day move forward so that if something gets denied on the front end, you have someone to go to should there be conflict with something that needs done.

When there is doubt raised by the challenged individual, when they are more compromised by not caring for themselves, it raises additional doubt for the person questioning their actions. Additionally, with the individual not being able to regulate themselves properly can further doubt amongst both parties, cause additional unwanted consequences, and conflict that can make things worse. It can be hard to manage things that can be easy but having to prove things in a more dysregulated light can be more challenging to get through and prove our point when are misunderstood or not believed by someone in authority based solely upon our mental health challenges or that we are a “consumer” or “client.”

Having to prove that we as challenged individuals can do way more than what front line people want to believe we are capable of can be frustrating or disheartening when we are made to feel as we are less than we are, and we are not worth what we have worked so hard to achieve. As much as we want to feel that we are entitled to the same privileges as everyone else, it can be so frustrating when we there are extra roadblocks put in our path. Then once things are put in place, there is a great cloud of doubt hanging over our head as if it is not going to be there because of communication challenges among others in the system as we have to continue to prove ourselves over and over again to get the things that we deserve and to feel as equal because we have a disability and when things become frustrating because they do not go according to plan, it can be both frustrating and scary to actually see if what we need will actually come to fruition.

I have found that it is best to have a continuum of mental health care  so that you can be your best self in order to have the best logic and ability to see things in a proper light and not overreact to situations that may be challenging for us as individuals to withstand or that is unexpected for them to hear that could cause us to react in a very negative light that could further complicate the situation in addition to making an already challenging situation much worse than what it really is.

Throughout the situation it is imperative that you remain under control and be your best self by not reacting to things negatively, advocating appropriately for what you need and be patient for things to work themselves out. It can be hard to wait for things to work be approved and then work out, but ultimately when they do, you will feel relieved and hopefully the same scenario can be prevented again.