Health Forums  

Go Back   Health Forums > Health Disorders > Learning Disorders

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
how do you feel comftorbale having a learning disorder when you get teased about it?
Old
  (#1 (permalink))
Junior Member
 
brayd52's Avatar
 
Offline
Posts: 18
Join Date: Dec 2008
Default how do you feel comftorbale having a learning disorder when you get teased about it? - 12-21-2008, 06:11 AM

i am 19 and i have been teased about my learning disorder since grade school. it has gotten me really depressed that it makes me think of suicide.
   
Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Old
  (#2 (permalink))
Junior Member
 
Sgt. Pepper's Avatar
 
Offline
Posts: 15
Join Date: Dec 2008
Default 12-22-2008, 12:23 AM

typically that seems to stop in about 5th grade, but some people are idiots.the only thing you really can do is not let it bother you and they'll stop bringing it up. not easy, but it's after awhile, if you don't care there's no way they can care.
   
Reply With Quote
Old
  (#3 (permalink))
Junior Member
 
Robob's Avatar
 
Offline
Posts: 14
Join Date: Dec 2008
Default 12-22-2008, 07:04 PM

I had the same problem. But my problem was a mistake of the state. In grade school I was tested and it showed I had a learning disorder,so they placed me in special ed. Around 10th grade my parents got a letter from the special education. I thought I was in trouble. So I opened it. It more or less said your son is known to be retarded or thought to be retarded by the special education. Well I can assure you I'm not retarded. So we requested a new test and I scored high on it to get me out of special ed and in to regular classes. But from 2nd grade on up to 10Th grade I was bullied and called names. Maybe that is why I'm a loner today at 47? Just don't let what people say bother you. i know it's hard and hurts. I have been there. But live your life the best you can. Do everything you do to prove you can keep up with everyone else. Never discuss with anyone about your disorder. And those that do call you names and bully you. Well just ignore them your better then them? I thought of suicide and have tried it. It's not the answer to your problems. And only makes new ones for the people that love you.
   
Reply With Quote
Old
  (#4 (permalink))
M G
Junior Member
 
M G's Avatar
 
Offline
Posts: 14
Join Date: Dec 2008
Default 12-23-2008, 07:22 PM

I'm very sorry that you've had to go through something like that, sometimes society just isn't as accepting as it should be.First, it's gonna be hard, but realize that it's not your fault. We all have strengths and weaknesses, even the people who seem to be so"perfect", I mean, look at how many celebrities have issues, and they're what we put on the covers of magazines! Finding self esteem when you're depressed can be a long and tough journey, but it can be the most rewarding. And who defines what's'normal'anyway? It's just all society's silly constructed definition. I think the biggest step for you will be to realize that these other people are unfounded in their ridiculously rude behavior. You deserve just as much respect as anyone else. Besides, I'm sure you have more strengths than you really realize because you've spent so much time letting them get to you. You should value the amazing things about you : )Secondly, you have to realize that often people make fun of things that they don't understand. It's lame that your school didn't have some more help for promoting different types of diversity, but you're not the only person struggling with this problem. People of all ages feel better when they make fun of others, maybe because it makes them feel part of the'in'crowd, but it often stems from the fact that, guess what? They feel bad about themselves or need self esteem help too!Third, there may be people in your area that get together for a support group. This could help you meet some friends. You could look around online and in community postings. Most people who have been through similar things understand how awful it feels to be prejudged for things beyond their control (I have heard this many times from people with all types of disabilities) and tend to be very accepting, which can lead to a very fulfilling friendship.I hope that you feel better, no one deserves to be put through some of the crap that kids put each other through!
   
Reply With Quote
Old
  (#5 (permalink))
Junior Member
 
llamadramma's Avatar
 
Offline
Posts: 14
Join Date: Dec 2008
Default 12-24-2008, 04:26 AM

i have a friend with a learning disorder it's sad people make fun of him a lot but some people defend him like me but i don't think you should commit suicide that's a little drastic don't ya think i mean really think hard about it won't just affect u it'll affect the people who love whether it's Ur friends or family they'll miss u...... and remember a lot of people with learning disorders have made it successfully in life with out killing them selves and I'm pretty sure they all thought about but then they were told what I'm telling you now just remember if you commit suicide you wont ever know what great things could happen to you later in life
   
Reply With Quote
Old
  (#6 (permalink))
Junior Member
 
Godsmyway11's Avatar
 
Offline
Posts: 15
Join Date: Dec 2008
Default 12-24-2008, 03:58 PM

you shouldn't be thinking of suicide...there is nothing wrong with a learning disorder....your still a good guy...your probably nice...funny....and you do learn things...what does it matter how you learn them or how fast you learn them?? you just have to ignore them. God has a plan for you. And you shouldn't waste his plan by killing urself. a lot of ppl would be sad. just think about how happy you have been with the ppl that care about you soo much...do they tease u?...no....then y should u let ppl that don't care about you get to your head?...you know who you are....don't let anyone else tell you.
   
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes



Similar Threads for: how do you feel comftorbale having a learning disorder when you get teased about it?
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Does Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder count as a learning disorder? toku_kuns Learning Disorders 6 02-04-2023 08:37 AM
Can you explain the difference between a mental disorder and a learning disorder? Twoicys Learning Disorders 2 02-03-2023 11:37 PM
Would this be considered a learning disorder? amygirl_22 Learning Disorders 1 12-24-2008 03:27 PM
What exactly is nonverbal learning disorder? mac Learning Disorders 1 12-15-2008 07:33 AM