NEVER say this to a disabled person! 😅 #chronicillness #disability #wheelchair

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1.What conditions do I have?
‣ I have Tourette's Syndrome, FND and dysautonomia along with being autistic and queer! I also advocate for mental health.
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✰ About Me ✰
My name is Zara Beth (zeezee25 on tiktok) and I post videos about disability, neurodiversity and living with Tourette's Syndrome, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and Dysautonomia. Tourette's syndrome is a neurological condition causing involuntary movements called tics.
I use my social media (TikTok, YouTube & Instagram) to advocate and raise awareness for my conditions and share what it's like living as a neurodivergent and disabled person. I am autistic, sharing my sensory struggles along with my experiences with mental health disorders.
I share the accommodations I use to help my daily life, and I'm an ambulatory wheelchair user documenting my life using mobility aids and how chronic illness symptoms vary from day to day!
I'm a musician with a song called "She's Mine" available on all streaming platforms, and I'm an artist with a small business and website selling my artwork, disability merch. I also love reading, writing, and I'm currently writing a novel and a book/memoir about my life!

[StarliteASTROOO]

We need to stop minimising disabilities who agrees? 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️💯💯💯💯💯

[KrystynaSuchomska-xyrn]

People tell me this all the time
, especially as an ambulatory wheelchair user. No one seems to care when I’m crying because I’m missing out on school and failing tests but as soon as I get a mobility aid that makes me feel better I’m lazy and faking my disability

[thehalders]

„Don‘t use the thing that improves yours and other’s quality of life, struggle with your disabilities when you don’t have to instead“ This sickens me

[ChronicallyZanny]

My dad let it slip that he could “hide my wheelchair” on our trip recently. I had just told him about it, and I said I need it. It’s stuff like this that really tests my relationships, even with family. My dad has always been emotionally neglectful, so idk what I expected from him. But it still hurt! Even more so, because he’s half of the reason I exist. I hope all of you find the confidence you deserve and the friends and family you deserve. You’re not alone❤❤❤

[_Science]

"That's so great to hear! I'm glad that you have found something able to improve your quality of life" ❤

[harrib]

It has the same energy as 'don't use a car or you are lazy'. If a wheelchair lets you be able to live life, use it!
Plus people seem to forget how exhausting pushing a wheelchair is

[Issy_Owen]

When my autism made my mental health really bad I often had a lot of people say to me, you're just lazy but really I was just taking time to get better, which I am now❤

[Stay_life_]

Im so glad you have more freedom and can get around easier. i hope i dont hear anyone say that 😭❤

[AslynnLucas]

I was on an inpatient psych unit and one of the staff took my cane while I was sitting in a group and started using it to be silly and I was absolutely livid. He was like "oh I didn't think you really needed it."
Like excuse me sir, but you know nothing about what I need I just met you last week.

[faithkendal]

Don't listen to them. You should use a mobility aid whenever you need to. Some people just like to be mean about it.❤❤❤

[gracefulkimberella]

I hear you. I understand why this is frustrating. Some people don't understand when to encourage and support others. Some people don't know how to let others succeed. Some people don't know what healthy progress looks like.
Be you. It's beautiful.

[IMattSturniolo]

I don’t know why anyone would say that that’s ridiculous (but I’m glad it’s helping you)

[Storm_onPws]

If someone is using a wheel chair it is because they NEED to. If someone is paralysed and they are using a wheelchair it does not make them lazy. It’s them physically not being able to walk

[sad-little-microbat]

It's so upsetting to be told this by someone who has seen you struggle as well, whose seen you not leave the house for months and dragging yourself around by your hands and crawling, and finally being able to use a wheelchair, and this is their response. It's heartbreaking.

[qryptid]

Yes ❤ I'm so happy my partner supports me using my chair whenever i need it. I could get by with crutches and strategically placed furniture but it means so much to be able to get around the house completely independently. For so many people our chairs help us live our lives, they dont limit us. They remove limits.

[mewmewgirl]

Do what you need to do. It's hard when you hear the same sort of comments over and over again. I'm not physically disabled but you have taught me so much. I'm super grateful. You insure and help so many people do what's right for them. Keep going ❤❤🎉🎉

[elisabethwood]

I've been really struggling with this when I'm considering using forearm crutches sometimes. Thanks for sharing. I feel a little less alone.

[ChaosDoods]

Thank you for making this, I thought I was alone in this experience 😔

[FairlyTurney]

Also don’t tell them “you’re lucky you’re disabled”. yeah people tell me that ALL the time.

[motionless_horizon]

I’ve gotten, “just don’t become reliant on it!” Like.. Barbra I have it because I rely on it to live my life.. what do you mean?!

I’m really glad that your chair has been so helpful for you. Screw the ableists, use your chair every second you need it. ❤️