Canadian's suffering from migraines truth is, depression is an enormous issue in our society. In fact, it is important we talk openly about mental health issues and do our best to raise awareness and education people about depression and other mental health issues. The onset of a disability is far different than someone who has a congenital disability. The latter has had years to learn how to adapt, cope, use supports (if and when necessary), and create a life that doesn’t focus on their disability. But, the onset of a disability can be a traumatic experience. In some ways, there is a mourning period of grieving for that which the person has lost. The standard progression of the mourning period is:
Unfortunately, some people get caught in the depression stage and don’t move on to the adjustment/acceptance stage. For many of these people, the disability becomes the primary focus of their life and they remain depressed over what they perceive of as an unfair situation.
Some people might even experience an expanded series of emotional stages represented here :