Invisible Illness Coping Mechanisms | Arts & Crafts Therapy | Chronic Pain And Mental Health
In our society, when we think of disabilities, often visible physical impairments come to mind: someone navigating the world with a cane or a wheelchair, perhaps. However, there’s a vast spectrum of disabilities that aren’t immediately apparent to the eye. These are known as invisible disabilities, and they deserve our attention and understanding just as much as any other. Invisible disabilities can encompass a myriad of conditions, from chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia, Crohn’s disease, and lupus, dysautonomia, Elhers-Danlos, ME/CFS, mast cell activation disorders to mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. These conditions may not be visible at first glance, but their impact on individuals’ lives can be profound and far-reaching. Living with an invisible disabi