To be fair, its not a label that's written on your head with big shiny letters. I'm classed at uni as having a disability, due to BPD/depression (and mild dyslexia). Its really not that big a deal to deal with having a label and all the advantages (so to speak) that come with it. So far its helped me with accomodation (I've had to move back into halls in my second year due to problems in a student house), assignments (2 week extention if necessary), exams (seperate room, rest breaks, 25% extra time) and equipment (free computer/printer/scanner/dictaphone/internet/other stuff). So if you can get the status, it's probably worth your time and will help your time at uni no end.
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