u/Itchy-Philosopher238

SENCO told me to reconsider being a lawyer

I went to her to ask if I was eligible for access arrangements, she said no because I never needed them for previous exams or used them throughout the year. I talked to her about my struggles with ADHD and depression despite being a high-achiever, and she told me it might help to "reconsider law and maybe go into something like teaching instead".

At the time I was irritated because it seemed like she was saying if I can't handle my work now, I have no chance in law, not even considering that I was unmedicated and had mental health issues. But I didn't really care.

But now thinking about it, it really upset me. Ignoring how rude it was to assume teaching was easy enough to not be a problem for someone with ADHD, the fact that she suggested I give up my dream because of my struggles and diagnosis felt awful! It felt like she was saying if I couldn't function like a "normal" person, I had no chance in a high-intensity/prestigious career.

Why don't people take us seriously? Why are we looked down on for our condition?

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