I'm a medical student with a disability (yes, we exist), and today I am proud of myself because prior to starting my new placement next Tuesday I have sent a message to my firm and tutor about it to ask for their support if something happens (for me it's falling asleep randomly)

I have shied away from disclosing this before because of the judgment I might get (although most people are very kind when I do spend time explaining to them what it is, but there has been the odd person who has been less understanding)

This time last year I started my first proper clinical placement of med school. I didn't disclose anything at the time for a number of reasons but mostly because I was still awaiting a diagnosis. Half way through term I fell asleep mid ward round. In front of the

Consultant and everything. Most embarrassing part of med school so far. But I hadn't told anyone so people either thought a) I'd passed out and needed some help or b) I was bored, lazy and frankly quite rude. I was also too scared to say anything so it was just

Not a nice situation overall even though I'm scared about doing it now, I know if I tell people from the start that the whole year will be so much better because people know I might have this problem and I may need a nudge now and then. I'm hoping this is a good

Step towards self acceptance from my part as well. It's a small thing but to get supportive responses already, which I have, makes me feel so much better about going back

I now feel like I can do this

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