Explaining to people why you struggle is not fun

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I've told people I have learning disabilities because they got impatient with me at a job I had before. They told me everybody technically has them when doing new things. I've had to explain to people doing blood work because they ask about medications and stuff. I've had to explain to ER Drs because I struggle to explain stuff when I'm injured or in distress. I get nervous or leave out stuff.

I had a psychiatrist who didn't know my history for some reason who tried to prescribe me a certain medication. I told them I couldn't be prescribed it and it was awkward when they asked why. I don't really know why but they didn't know I can have mania. I had had it before a couple of times, so my Drs never prescribe me certain ones. Then we got into an argument as I was in a period where I was not sure I had anything. I kept trying to say I didn't have stuff. They kinda laughed about certain things. It made me feel insecure. Yea, I tried to start my own religion and I guess it made them a bit uncomfortable or something.


On the bus I try to sit close to the front because I get really anxious when I am not near an exit. Idk why. Also I've had to explain to people I'm around who understand more than most people, because I sometimes say things and people think I'm talking to them. Sometimes I'm insecure about it but I've realized people sometimes should know.

Yep,it's certainly not fun, but it's also to a large extent unavoidable. Sure, some of it can be managed, but not all of it.

I can't blame you about the bus, although around here they generally frown on people exiting the bus via the front, although it is permissible for folks that need it. I remember one time nearly being trapped on a bus because I couldn't ask for it to be opened, but I was lucky enough to have somebody see my distress and ask for me.