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What is An Invisible Disability?

Whether or not a person uses an assistive device, such as a wheelchair, walker or cane, people can have what are called, Invisible Disabilities. This term refers to a person's symptoms such as extreme fatigue, dizziness, pain, weakness, cognitive impairments, etc. that cause mild to severe limitations in one's life. People living with ID's may or may not be Work-Disabled.

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"I certainly don't have to tell you how great the IDA site, the community, the book, and all the rest is, but I'm going to tell you anyway! They're GREAT! And they have all made a huge difference in my life and, of course, so many others. Thank you so much for all that you do." ~Margie

"I feel so fortunate to have been invited to join this community by my special e-pal, Lynne. I didn't realize how isolated I had become over the past few years and how much I needed support. I have also been shown how blessed one can feel by the act of giving. This site has made such a positive impact on my life and I find myself looking forward to each new day. I find the site to be full of comprehensive information and ways to meet the emotional needs of people living with chronic illness. Thanks for paving the way to this community."
~Kelli

To me, like so many others, IDA has given my life a new meaning. There is no way to get rid of RSD, but there is a way to make it positive the best one can. Being a member of My IDC has made that possible for me. I find myself researching other diseases to better understand what my fellow members go through each day. I find that my experiences with RSD have helped others that have it better understand RSD. So, I would never have had the opportunity to meet all my wonderful IDA friends with out having RSD. I must say, I still would rather be living without all the pain and problems from my disease, but I have learned to turn into something positive since it's gonna be with me no matter what. Thanks to you IDA, the opportunity is possible. I love everyone involved with making this site a hit! You have changes so many lives here. I will be a part of the IDC as long as I live. ~Conni
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WELCOME EVERYONE!


THANK YOU FOR JOINING OUR MY IDC FAMILY HERE AT:
My Invisible Disabilities Community - www.InvisibleDisabilitiesCommunity.org

This Network Was Created to Give People Touched by Chronic Illness, Pain and Injury a Place to Meet, Share and Be a Source of Support to One Another. Don't forget to "Invite" all your friends to join us, too!


HOW TO GET STARTED! Start by becoming a member and creating your very own "My Page." Check out the "Forum" where we can all chat and get to know one another. Join a "Group" for your particular illness! If there is not a group for your condition or interest and you would like to Moderate a Group, send IDA a Private Message from our Profile Page with your request. No duplicate groups or groups by location.


THE CHATROOM! We have several scheduled CHAT Times during the week! Check out our CHAT Schedule Here! To get to the CHATROOM, use the CHAT Icon at the bottom of every page. Click on the second gray icon to pop the room open in a new window. You may also access the room by clicking on the CHATROOM Tab (not compatible with all browsers). Please use at your own discretion and never give out personal information. Need help? CLICK HERE


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Forum

Kallie L NeSmith

SSI Disability 19 Replies

Started by Kallie L NeSmith in General Discussion Forum. Last reply by Conni 1 hour ago.

brenda nierman

I am new here. my name is Brenda 9 Replies

Started by brenda nierman in New Members - Introduce Yourselves Here!. Last reply by Vee Marie 4 hours ago.

Vee Marie

Introducing myself .. 3 Replies

Started by Vee Marie in New Members - Introduce Yourselves Here!. Last reply by But I LOOK Good! 6 hours ago.

kgangel

One Positive Thing 393 Replies

Started by kgangel in General Discussion Forum. Last reply by saved by grace (aka hurting) 22 hours ago.

Todd

Monday midday chats 26 Replies

Started by Todd in General Discussion Forum. Last reply by Todd Jul 4.

Susan Fultz

A Message of Friendship to all of my IDC family !!! 6 Replies

Started by Susan Fultz in General Discussion Forum. Last reply by Kathy Barnett Jul 4.

Cindi Soutter

Hi...my name is Cindi 4 Replies

Started by Cindi Soutter in New Members - Introduce Yourselves Here!. Last reply by Invisible Disabilities Advocate Jun 30.

Michelle

Cystic Fibrosis Sufferers

Started by Michelle in Specific Conditions Forum Jun 30.

Susan Fultz

Thank you all!!! 1 Reply

Started by Susan Fultz in General Discussion Forum. Last reply by But I LOOK Good! Jun 29.

Resilient Heart

My name is ResilientHeart, I'm new here 9 Replies

Started by Resilient Heart in New Members - Introduce Yourselves Here!. Last reply by Resilient Heart Jun 29.

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Lincoln Builds

My Computer is Evil!

Posted by Lincoln Builds on July 4, 2009 at 9:40pm — 2 Comments

brenda nierman

Not a good day today at all!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by brenda nierman on July 2, 2009 at 7:48pm — 4 Comments

horsie

Obama Hugs Emotional Cancer Patient at Town Hall

Posted by horsie on July 2, 2009 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

Darlene Rathman

A Visus Cycle

Posted by Darlene Rathman on July 1, 2009 at 3:06pm

Joanna Tierno

PIDD without a name

Posted by Joanna Tierno on June 30, 2009 at 11:43pm — 2 Comments

cgstar4

re:welcome to idc!

Posted by cgstar4 on June 30, 2009 at 9:30pm

kim helber

HELLO TO EVERYONE

Posted by kim helber on June 30, 2009 at 3:35pm — 2 Comments

Kelli

OUR LIVES

Posted by Kelli on June 30, 2009 at 11:46am — 4 Comments

IreneBeans

going away

Posted by IreneBeans on June 30, 2009 at 11:32am — 4 Comments

horsie

All this over $2

Posted by horsie on June 29, 2009 at 6:35pm — 4 Comments

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Join this group if you or someone you know lives with back pain and/or a back disorder! Tami is our Moderator and Patsy is her assistant.
Traci Albright, laurie, Monica and 4 more joined My Invisible Disabilities Community46 minutes ago
laurie joined Pain Queen aka Terra's group5 hours ago
This is a place for those who suffer from chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS/CF). Its symptoms are debilitating enough to destroy good health and active lifestyles, end fulfilling careers and devastate families.
Next Scheduled CHAT Monday with Todd - 10 am PST / 11 am MST / Noon CST / 1 pm ESTyesterday
Join here if you or anyone you know lives with Multiple Sclerosis. ButILookGood (Sherri) is our Moderator and Kelli is our Co-Moderator for this group.
Vee Marie and Kathy Snow joined Hopefully_Hopeful's groupyesterday
Whether it is coexisting with other chronic illness or you have depression all on it's own, please join and offer others support. I thought this would be a good group to start, as there seem to be several topics on it in the forums.
Next Scheduled CHAT Friday Evening with Ugh - 7 pm PST / 8 pm MST / 9 pm CST / 10 pm ESTon Friday
Next Scheduled CHAT Thursday Night with Mandy - 10 PM PST / 11 PM MST /12 AM CST / 1 AM ESTon Thursday
If you or someone you know lives with IBS, Reflux or another GI Disorder, come join our group! Melissa Johnson is our Group Moderator! If you would like to assist Melissa with Moderator Duties, send IDA a PM.

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