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Angnix
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29 Feb 2020, 10:39 am

I have a new peer support (a person that works for mental health that has a diagnosis themselves) and in front of family members she blurts out "I heard your autistic and are really talented, that's great!"

It wasn't a problem because I told them my new dx already, but in other cases this could be a problem... Should I address it with the lady, tell mental health, or let it slide?


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29 Feb 2020, 11:01 am

I would tell the lady. Your personal information is supposed to be confidential. She should know that.

It's your decision when to disclose, or not.


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29 Feb 2020, 11:30 am

Angnix wrote:
I have a new peer support (a person that works for mental health that has a diagnosis themselves) and in front of family members she blurts out "I heard your autistic and are really talented, that's great!"

It wasn't a problem because I told them my new dx already, but in other cases this could be a problem... Should I address it with the lady, tell mental health, or let it slide?


I hate it when people do this, even though they usually mean well. I hate my diagnosis being broadcasted to everyone, because I do not let my diagnosis define me. I am Joe90, not my diagnosis. My diagnosis is just something sh***y I did not ask for and am doomed to live with forever.


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