#disabledswiftienight

[manxita]

Someone said disabled selfie night? I’m Erika (and the lovely Lizzy!) and I have rheumatoid arthritis and celiac disease.

Having a new @taylorswift album to listen to during this hard times has been a blessing! Music can really be a lifeline for so many of us...be strong, keep on going, and try to pursue your dreams (health permitting!) Love to all my fellow disabled swifties! ❤️

@swiftiesofcolor

[justbehindtheveil]

Disabled Swiftie Night!!!

Hi! My names Laura I’m 25 and I’m from the UK. This is my first time posting for disabled swiftie night.

I was diagnosed profoundly deaf when I was 7 years old. I have basically no hearing AT ALL in my left ear. Doctors have no idea what caused the hearing loss, I was at school and suddenly had a high pitched ringing noise in my left ear and then the sound just vanished. I was TERRIFIED.

We were referred to the hospital and the specialist basically said the hearing loss could have been caused by one of three things: an ear infection, a bang to the head, or a brain tumour! I remember wondering what a brain tumour was and asking my mum what that meant, but she said I was too young to understand. I had brain scans and tests and the doctors couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me.

The sudden loss in hearing also caused the balance in my brain to go off kilter, meaning I am permanently dizzy and nauseous. When I was younger a simple tap to the head would cause me to vomit and be unable to stand up for 3 days. Luckily that’s stopped now and I’m just slightly dizzy all the time - kind of feels like being drunk!

I wear a hearing aid in my left ear and can lip read, I wasn’t taught sign language as I can still hear most things with my right ear and my speech is unaffected because I had already learnt to talk. However, because they don’t know what’s caused the hearing loss there is no guarantee that I won’t also lose the hearing in my right ear so I want to learn sign language ASAP just in case.

[mycatsalone]

Update on my ADD issues! Ive been recently testing out new medications with a Psychiatrist and shes been absolutely amazing! I took the GRE with my accommodations and kinda bombed the quant section so i have to retake it. But here’s to little victories!

[justbehindtheveil]

Just your friendly deaf swiftie checking in again 🌸

Recently been having issues with the hearing in my right ear (I’m completely deaf in my left) so my specialist is referring me for more MRI scans and tests ✌🏻

Just praying I don’t go completely deaf or I could lose my job.

[calmlyswift13]

Sending so much LOVE to all those Swifties who are struggling/have struggled with any health conditions! You guys are so strong and all your stories are so inspiring! Just wanted to tel y’all that! 💗