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Do you see me as thick?

I just found out that im dyslexic, my primary and secondary school failed to pick up on it. I only found out when i got myself tested at university.
but i dont know what people will think of me, do people view dyslexic people as thick? When i mess up i dont know weather to say im dyslexic e.g there is a reason for my mistake or just keep quiet otherwise they will think im dum.

Should I hide it?

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Reply 1
I knew someone dyslexic at my old school who was a genius at every subject he did and he never had to revise.

Sometimes he'd ask me what 4 times 3 is and then do some maths I couldn't understand, so I don't think dyslexia is a big problem for him.
Reply 2
never.ever. will i view u or anyone dyslexic as "thick" never its rude , cruel and mean. I mean come on its natural theres nothing to hide really please dont hide urself u are u and u are unique i know a couple of dyslexic peolple and nobody thinks they are "thick" never ever.
And dont think ur dumb coz ur not just because ur dyslexic it doesnt mean ur dumb never its wrong. Dont let it put u down ever its natural its part of being human dont hide if u make a mistake so what? come on we all make millions of mistakes if i wrote down how many mistakes ive made in life i would take over ur thread. so please dont worry about it its natural normal and u will be fine if u mess up just explain ur reasons if ur happy to explain ur reasons but i dont feel u need to hide it its ok dont worry dont let it get u down :smile: ok?
take care please :smile:
Reply 3
OP is obviously not dyslexic.
Reply 4
No you shouldnt hide it! and just because your dyslexic doesnt make you thick.
You have got through your education ok as the schools didnt pick it up so why worry about it now.
Anonymous
I just found out that im dyslexic, my primary and secondary school failed to pick up on it. I only found out when i got myself tested at university.
but i dont know what people will think of me, do people view dyslexic people as thick? When i mess up i dont know weather to say im dyslexic e.g there is a reason for my mistake or just keep quiet otherwise they will think im dum.

Should I hide it?

Up to you. Some people just can't spell. I'm (very mildly) dyslexic and I'm fine. I feel no reason to tell people because it doesn't affect me really.
My teacher has it and he compensated by being being an arrogant prick and hitting on all the sixth form girls. he is alright though, just a lil bit of a stammer and spells americanisation as americanationisation lol
if you were dyslexic you couldnt be able to spell the word cos i know i cant (i coped and pasted it btw lol :redface: )
Oh, and to answer the question in your thread title: no.
Reply 9
Clarence
OP is obviously not dyslexic.


err yes I am
Anonymous
I just found out that im dyslexic, my primary and secondary school failed to pick up on it. I only found out when i got myself tested at university.
but i dont know what people will think of me, do people view dyslexic people as thick? When i mess up i dont know weather to say im dyslexic e.g there is a reason for my mistake or just keep quiet otherwise they will think im dum.

Should I hide it?

I wouldn't make it your catch phrase.

"Erm, no - we can't go and buy a TV, the shops are closed, it's 11.30pm"
"Shut up, I'm dyslexic ok!!"

It's like when people always made those stupid "your mum" jokes and someone would turn around and say "my mum's dead" - it put a downer on things.

I wouldn't make a big deal of it, don't be embarrassed either though.
Reply 11
gossip_girl
if you were dyslexic you couldnt be able to spell the word cos i know i cant (i coped and pasted it btw lol :redface: )


I know a few dyslexics who can spell the word.
erk
I know a few dyslexics who can spell the word.

well im just a retard:redface:
Anonymous
err yes I am

Well if you didn't notice it at school, why should you bother it just becuase you "have" it.
loads of peopel are and dont know it , it jsut means u dont have a bad form of it! I prob have it knowing me!
Reply 15
did people view you as thick before you know were dyslexic? if not then they probably won't now... in fact my bf is dyslexic and it's only since being tested that he's had the support he needed because all his high school teachers just thought he was lazy (whereas he's actually really bright and tries hard)

lou xxx
Reply 16
it's "dyslexic"
dont be! my sister is and its very normal i think. lots of my friends have it and they are far far far from being thick! theyre lovely and fun and smart :biggrin:
i wouldnt lie about it
but if you feel uncomfortable telling people you are, then dont.
its nothing wierd!
x
Reply 18
Clarence
OP is obviously not dyslexic.


You obviously know alot about it...or rather, you evidently know feck all about it if you think it turns someone into a drooling ignoramus incapable of turning out a well structured and grammatically correct paragraph. As the OP has himself shown, sometimes it is so mild it does not even register during primary school.

I was not diagnosed with dsypraxia until I was 14...it explained why I couldn't read until I was 9 :p:.
Reply 19
gossip_girl
if you were dyslexic you couldnt be able to spell the word cos i know i cant (i coped and pasted it btw lol :redface: )


There is not one set of effects for dyslexia...it affects everyone differently.

I think it was invented to explain poor attainment through modern teaching methods...