![]() Databases such as Psychology Today, TherapyTribe, Zencare, and TherapyDen might be good places to start. Your first step might be to look for a therapist or licensed mental health expert who either has a specialty in working with patients who have chronic illnesses and disabilities, or one who personally experiences a disability themselves. “They can give us tools to speak with our own bodies in a kinder, more compassionate way,” says Warner. It’s incredibly validating to have someone listen to your experiences and offer you tools for effective communication. Having a good therapist who you can talk to about your disability can be life-changing, especially if you don’t have anyone else in your life with a similar disability or chronic illness. “It’s really challenging living in a body that doesn’t work the way everyone else’s bodies do, and it's challenging living in a world that doesn’t acknowledge that you’re struggling.” Warner is a patient of Mal de Débarquement Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. ![]() “My first recommendation, which I wish someone had told me 8 years ago, is seek mental health support,” says Kimberly Warner, the founder and director of Unfixed Media. ![]() Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play How to find mental health support ![]()
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