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does some u get behavioral&mental health probs with the learning disabilties as everyones different.

Posted on 06/19/08, 11:26 am

hi i no we have learning disabilties but also some us can have beahaveral probslems or mental illnesses with the leaning disabliuties as says connected to learning side thing&can make u moody&eddgy&cant cope with life&so on..so we all effected in different ways so thoufght i ask.
i have learning disabilties&also behavior problems&mental illsess which connected to have leaning disa ilties they say but not all people with leaning disaiblltis have the things i said&not all us same&some alot worser then others...
but i have other health probs aswell but that not cos of leaning disabilies like i also have stumuc probs&in alot pain&other things wrong me.

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Reply #1 06/19/08 12:14pm

SimonM

I think that many people with learning disabilities can have mental health problems and behavioral problems.

Some are have the same root cause as the learning disability such as autism, ADD and bipolar disorder.

Other problems such as depression, low self esteem and an inferiority complex arise out of all the shit we had to put up with from other people while we were growing up just for being different.

These last set of problems we could well have done without and are not our fault but the fault of the often narrow minded and intolerant society we live in.

We need to stick together and support each other as much as we can.

Regards Simon
Reply #2 06/19/08 2:04pm

sexyerica

i can get very depresses&can self harm cos find hard cope with life&also suffer with axiety aswell as learning disabilties&behavioral problems&also other things wrong me..
i been bulllied&hurt&abused in everyway so effected me in bad way so this is why way i am...
im 30&i still feel i get bullied&people dont care how i feel&i want be happy at last..
Reply #3 06/20/08 12:50pm

SimonM

You deserve to be happy, you are doing the best you can, when you have had so many things to put up with.

It is simply adding insult to injury that there are people who want to make your life more difficult for you.

I have just started a group in the dyslexia support group called positive mental attitude for dyslexics you are welcome to join.
Reply #4 06/21/08 11:35pm

grEEnT

Sexyerica, don't look at others, look at your self because only you matter in your world. I know it is so very hard to not let all the comments effect you. But you just gotta tell your self "I'm smart, and I matter and I don't care what anybody else thinks of me". It is the positive self talk we need to do each day in order to even get through it. take it day at a time hon.
And I echo SimonM when he says that "you deserve to be happy".
Reply #5 06/22/08 3:39am

SimonM

grEEnT makes a good point Sexyerica, one technique is to use positive affirmations. Try sayng positive things to yourself every day like.

I have many new friends on DS
I am doing the best that I can
I am finding out how I can do better
I am loved

And finally they say not to use negative words in positive affirmations but I make an exception for the rebel cry.

I won't let the bastards grind me down

Hope this helps, regards Simon
Reply #6 07/10/08 11:58am

sexyerica

people dont relise we have hard time in life&have over come bad things&it effects u in different ways but depends if u had good life as that can effect u aswell..
i had hard life as was hurt&was in care since i was 10 year old&i still have social services watching me cos say i vunrable&what been threw but im 30 now...was told il always neeed them cos have alot wrong with me&find hard cope with life&i can get upset&so on...
Reply #7 07/10/08 12:54pm

musicblonde

awww....... I'm sorry life has been so tough sexyerica. I agree- some people don't realise what a hard time we have coz they just don't understand. The only thing you can do now is look at the positive things and look to the future.... try and forget all the past things. Its the only way to make progress!

I like what simon said........ knowing your loved and have friends on DS is the best thing ever. We're here for you!
Reply #8 07/25/08 12:14am

Rini020

yes, it is very true about our society today. no one seems to understand what its like to have it. I've been bullied all through school and still at work today. I suffer from depression and low self-esteem. The comments I've gotten from other people have always been hurtful and it is really hard not to let it effect you. Thank you for the tip you guys, I will try to find something positive to say every single day.

RIGHT ON SIMON!!! LETS ALL STICK TOGETHER!!!

and you know, maybe it would help people a bit better if we actually had "local" support groups...and not have to go so far if we wanted to go to CHADD or other organizations meetings...Just a suggestion...anyone else agree?..