Hi all,
I'm currently on placement as part of my degree and I am trying to figure out how to disclose. I am finding the environment very stressful as it's constantly changing, very loud and very bright. I want to continue this work but it's taking it's toll. I have to do a self assessment as part of the related assignment and I am using this to understand my reactions and behaviour from a theoretical standpoint.
I have realised that I can probably avoid feeling the way I'm feeling right now by disclosing and I have written the assignment with a plan to disclose. The third part of the assignment will be post disclosure, but I have no idea how to actually do it. If I'm honest, they probably already know but that doesn't stop me from feeling very anxious about it as I risk being seen differently. I get really hung up on being seen as less intelligent than I am because of abuse in the past.
My questions are:
How do I disclose? (I have been there two months now)
How do I not make it less than it is? (This is my usual method but I need the support and understanding)
How do I get over the feeling of defeat relating to disclosure?
I'd really appreciate any input, suggestions or stories of your own experiences.
Thank you 
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