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Imposter Syndrome about Service Dog
So I have a service dog in training for primarily psychiatric reasons, although I do have other issues as well, and I’ve been feeling like a fraud or like I’m not really disabled/abusing the system. I take medication, going to therapy, and I’ve been hospitalized multiple times, but just because I can work and sometimes go into public places, I still experience bad anxiety and suffer convulsions from my psychogenic seizures. I don’t go to crowded places because they overwhelm me but I’m ok in quieter stores. My disabilities are dynamic and symptoms vary day to day. Even if I am doing better one day or my symptoms are calmed down, the ADA still states that if you have a history of such impairment that limits a major life activity that you are still disabled. Due to anxiety, I sometimes freeze and have a hard time communicating or want to flee a situation. Some days, I have to call a hotline due to mental breakdown (the other day police came to my door cause it was believed I was suicidal), and other days though, I feel fine. I also struggle with forgetting to take my meds due to ADHD. How due I deal with this imposter syndrome? If any has any advice or can offer any support or validation, I’d really appreciate it! Thank you so much 😊 💕 I’m so lucky to be part of this community. #Anxiety #Depression #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #psychogenic seizures #PanicAttacks #psychiatricservicedog
