Invisible disability

Invisible disabilities are disabilities and chronic illnesses that are not immediately visible when you see or meet a person. - Invisible Disability Project, adapted by Michelle Xie ^[1]

Examples of invisible disabilities

Mental health struggles	For example, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders etc.
Chronic pain	For example, arthritis, endometriosis, chronic pain syndrome, fibromyalgia etc.
Autoimmune diseases	For example AIDS, HIV, MS, diabetes, IBD etc.
Neurodivergence	Being neurodivergent (i.e. ADHD, autism) often requires the use of additional time and energy that neurotypical persons would not require for the same actions.

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