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Some Disabilities Can’t be Seen

March 19, 2021

Not all disabilities are visible! In fact, the majority are invisible.. Here is a ist of many of the conditions that are not readily apparent & are ‘invisible’. This list is by no means exhaustive

  • Chronic Pain
  • Arthritis, both rheumatoid and osteo.
  • CFSME or MECFS
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Mental Health including but not limited to depression, anxiety, PTSD,, bi-polar, & schizophrenia…
  • Sleep disorders including sleep apnea RLS and TMJ
  • Diabetes
  • Epilepsy
  • Digestive issues such as Crohn’s, Celiac, Colitis, & IBS,
  • Endometriosis
  • HIV or AIDS
  • Chronic migraines
  • Lupus
  • Lyme disease
  • Multiple sclerosis or MS,
  • Severe Food & Chemical Allergies including Gluten.
  • Renal failure & heart failure
  • Brain injury including concussions, stroke & meningitis
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder,
  • Narcolepsy,
  • Repetitive stress injuries like tendonitis & carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Learning disabilities like dyslexia, ADHD, ADD, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia & Processing Deficits
  • , Ehlers-Danlos syndrome,
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Deafness, Blindness, Hearing loss, Speech impairments
  • Autism

Temporary Invisible Disabilities include:

  • Surgery
  • Severe Muscle Strain/Sprain
  • Pregnancy
  • Episodal mental health conditions
  • Severe infections