Well said Roxie - you are absolutely right. Labels can be useful when trying to apply the best treatments for any particular problem, but these labels never, ever, apply to the person. Unfortunately some health professionals can sometimes forget this - I believe because as a result of thoughtlessness, rather than belief, but it still hurts just the same.

Fortunately medical health professionals usually get this right. My experience tells me that this problem comes usually from non health professionals - friends, family, employers etc

It takes real courage to challenge this cruel assumption or belief, so well done you! Go girl!

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