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My bipolar II causes frequent, extreme mood fluctuations, and C-PTSD can leave me feeling empty and worthless.
Why is it so ingrained in society to otherize people with disabilities?
Ableist language isnt seen as tabooits used all the time, but its origins and impact are bleak.
For instance, the word hysteria comes from the Greek word for the uterus,hystera.
I am actively working on removing ableist language from my vocabulary, and I am not always successful.
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And make no mistake, ample research suggests that the words medical professionals use continue to push biases forward.
In short: The words used impacted the care patients received.
This callousness has implications for life outside of clinical tweaks.
Regularly, I used words like insane, dumb, hysterical, idiot to describe myself.
My therapist would often point out just how often I used them to belittle myself.
I am actively working on removing ableist language from my vocabulary, and I am not always successful.
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