Doing it all on your own

There is one thing about people with disabilities, we are all very different people! However, there seems to be one thing that many of us have in common - a sense of stubborness! Or maybe it's determination. Whatever we call it, we like to do things for ourselves and it can often be hard to ask for help even when we really need it. Many of us would rather struggle along and do things the hard way rather than seek assistance from someone. Being independent is great, but it becomes a problem when we start putting our health and safety at risk or when we are unnecessarily tiring ourselves out.

Facing feelings on your own

Part of coping alone can be a tendency for us to also keep our thoughts and feelings to ourselves. However, putting on a happy face and pretending everything is ok can be just as problematic as the problems we are trying to hide! It can get very tiring when you try and and cope on your own.

If you are used to keeping things to yourself it can be hard to suddenly start telling people how you feel, but it can also be a major relief. Some people say that a problem shared, is a problem halved. Sometimes having a good old whinge can do wonders! Some people find that writing or typing their thoughts out can be helpful too. Dealing with emotions can be hard, but there are many people who can help.