I have spastic diplegia and I find it very hard to communicate with others because of the steriotypes of the disabled. People automatically asume that we are stupid and that we won't understand. I myself am looking for ways to deal with this issue. I think the first step is self acceptance. Once you accept yourself for who you are, you will have more confidence, and others will find it easier to accept you. Maybe try starting a coversation or smiling at someone and saying hello. I'm not sure if this helps at all but if you want to talk feel free to message me anytime

I agree. If you first accept yourself, you will be able to accept others around you. I have a difficult time communicating as well, especially assertively. When my parents yell in my face, words are difficult to take in. Part of my cp is slow mental processing. My thoughts and feelings can't always come out fast enough because my brain is trying to absorb what the other person is saying. Jounaling is great therapy though. If ever I Don't have a chance to speak, I write down my thoughts. Writing helps me relieve my anger and frustration. Exercise also helps me relieve stress; relax my mind. I love listening to music as well. I have good days and bad days, but I just do what makes me happy.

Welcome! I don't find it hard to communicate at all. In fact, I love talking to people. I find people fascinating because as a whole they are so dumb and animalistic. Certain individuals are awesome though and I'm always looking to meet them. I guess I got my confidence from just not caring about what people think. I am myself on a daily basis, no more no less, and thats all anyone can really ask for.
I find that having a few close friends helps you develop communication skills. Its best for those friends to be of both the same and opposite sex in my opinion. I am a guy and the fact that I have close friends that are girls helps me communicate well with women in general that I am attracted to or if i just want to be friends. You get the best of both worlds that way.

Anyway welcome to the site. Talk to me anytime if you need a friend :)

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Heya,

I also suffer from CP and am experiencing the same thing, having just completed my first year at uni, [I moved away from home to live and study in Aberdeen]. I suffer from confidence issues especially around big groups of people my own age.
I have sometimes found it helpful to take on another more confident character role which has helped me to break the ice and feel more relaxed around people. I have also joined clubs/ societies so as to meet people who share the same interests as myself. I have also learnt, living independently that sometimes [no matter how scary it may seem] you just have to put yourself out there and bite the bullet, otherwise you'll kick yourself for not ceasing the opportunity.
Finally you may also find that jokes and humor go a long way in breakdown barriers.

Hope this helps :-D