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I had the same difficulty with my principal investigator; I'd always show up late but I'd be sure to let him know that I'd rather be there once 1) the medication is taking effect (aka no one else would be in danger, no liabilities) and 2) I'd be functional enough to perform what was required of me, so he was then a lot more flexible with my schedule, and I did what I needed to on nights and weekends. As far as seeking understanding, it was weird enough being the 6 foot tall south Asian guy with a beard, surrounded by a lab full of attractive women... But then again working in a medically related field, coworkers and employers are far more likely to understand.
The thing is, the more you really communicate, the more (intelligent) people do understand, and they'll appreciate the fact that you don't just sit around like people they may know who really have nothing holding them back! If they don't understand or care to do so, it's their problem, and people have to be f***ing stupid to think its contagious; you're clearly more educated than them, so why bother seeking their approval? If you're up there grade-wise, maybe the haters aren't, and that makes them insecure when being beaten senseless academically by someone with your condition. Remember that no salvation is ever achieved without suffering... but suffering, when used properly, brings you closer to understanding yourself above all. And that could be the definition of salvation.
I have no idea how you have the courage to handle so many sharp knives so precisely with so much speed, it seems dangerous. This is coming from someone handling oncoviruses and even HIV+ blood, granted. But for the most part I can take my time, you can't! Yours world is where art meets science.
And if it's getting to be that much of a problem go to the higher ups. If it is impairing your ability to work and learn in the SLIGHTEST, it is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and as a student I believe they are required to cater to your physiological needs if you are paying tuition.
Therefore, if you feel any discrimination, you'll be on top of things. The haters can f*** off like I said; think about everything you're able to overcome to get where you are. It's easy to be hated, it's not easy to stay above their level. Don't sink to it, but if push comes to shove, swallow your pride and acknowledge the condition as a disability rather than expecting yourself to suddenly be like everyone else, and I can promise people will literally be forced to understand even if they hate it, so don't make their problems YOUR problems. I mean a few hundred years ago we'd probably all be dead with this condition. A few thousand years ago, we'd probably be food.
But now the food is in your hands, as is your destiny. Chase it relentlessly and do not fear your true colors. It's better to be a total b**** in the workplace than someone else's toy. Get aggressive, but not to the point that you create a hostile work environment, since your field may be all about teamwork.
It's all in where you want to be, so build good relationships with your instructors; MAKE them compromise by showing what you're up against and how much strength and courage you really have. If not, that's a pretty big violation for the instructor, for not keeping you safe and not perpetuating a friendly, understanding learning environment.
I hope you hit those jerks right where it hurts, and turn your weakness into a strength. Your own prison is so much smaller than the person you are. Remember that. Much love!
. Her performance academically at school is terrible. Yet at home she excels and I don't understand it. 