Clinical depression seems to be a prerequisite to post on this board. 
And none of this crap about “does it count,” either. If you’ve got a minor affliction, go out and get yourself a major one. You’d be surprised at what you can contract if you set your mind to it.
Let’s see, Birdman, I have a disease where my immune system is compromised, I’m exhausted 24/7, every bone in my body hurts at least once a month…
That major enough for you?
Boy,is there a normal Socially Stigmatized clique? I don’t have any diseases, and don’t suffer from clinical depression. Or ADD, ADHD or any other set of letters.
And I don’t like chocolate.
Sure it is. As major as the cancer I’ve got in my left lung. That’s what I’m talking about. Big time, no halfway measures.
Last month I got the worst sunburn in my life. Give me a few years and I’ll tell you about my skin cancer.
My name is spooje and I am a diabetic addict.
Huh? Not socially stigmatizing enough?
I’m also a…a…a…BENGALS FAN!!!
Oh, the shame, the ridicule, the guilt, the embarassment!
Hmmmm guess not. Buh-bye.
Okay, I’ve carefully read through the applications, and here are my decisions:
Rysdad: Gout…ewww. Sorry, but any disease that reminds me of King Henry VIII has got to have tons of baggage attached to it. See, even I, Hep Girl B, am stigmatizing you. Welcome to the clique!
dropzone: Anyone who is rejected by the Red Cross is in. Welcome!
dragonlady: I was wavering on the depression, since it did enjoy a period of being the mental illness of the week, but then you mentioned the whole postal worker thing. And, you named your dog after me (Hi, L’il Tot!), so of course you’re in. Welcome to the club!
Falcon: Lupus…let’s see, it’s chronic, misunderstood, and causes a lot of pain & suffering. Yup, you’re in. But I wish you didn’t have to be.
Saint Zero: Feel free to start you’re own clique. In fact, for the low price of $199.95, I can tell you how.
JBirdman12: You are in, but we’re hoping that it’s only temporary until you go into permanent remission. Keep us informed, okay? I don’t want to invade your privacy, but if you need to talk, we’ve got a lot of good listeners on this board.
spooje: I’m confused, are you addicted to diabetics or a diabetic and addicted? And, what exactly are the “Bengals”? Sounds stigmatizing enough…you’re in. Happy to have you!
Anthracite, you gotta give me time to get to these things! Even us chronically diseased, socially stigmatized types have a life outside these boards. If you still want us, we still want you. 
My father had hepatitis C; we never figured out how he contracted it. It’s a tough row to hoe, no doubt, and you have my sympathies, {{{{Aye}}}
Can I join with muscular dystrophy? I sure feel stigmatized when half the homes and businesses I try to visit aren’t handicap accessible, and my HMO would rather pay for equipment that would keep me home in bed as opposed to out doing things. “Here, instead of a $60 shower bench or $400 lift-chair, take this $2000 hospital bed. Then you can stay at home in your bedroom and not bother anyone.” And let’s not even get into the not being able to smile big enough to please people thing.
If Anthracite’s diabetes qualifies, I assume mine does too.
Reading through this thread, I am so thankful for the good health I enjoy. No horrible, stigmatized diseases. I’ve only been sick once or twice.
You guys are some of the strongest people I have ever met.
Was the genital herpes good enough for me to be in or not? The Red Cross only rejects me when I’m taking acyclovir, but people do edge away from me slightly if I mention having it!
Gr8Kat: Methinks you need to spend more time watching movies of the week. Their lesson to us all is that people with physical challenges/fatal illnesses are somehow much more noble and spunky than the rest of us. You are supposed to be an Inspiration to Us All! Sorry, but off days are out…duh. But you can still join our clique.
MysterEcks: All diabetics are more than welcome. Please let us know what sort of yum-yums you can have…it does vary from diabetic to diabetic, no?
Pepperlandgirl: Thanks for the compliments, but where’s my chocolates? Actually, I am probably the wimpiest person I know…Ayesha, however kicks butt.
Internet Legend: This clique was made for people with Genital Herpes! Bonus points if you’ve starred in an Acylovir commercial.
I FEEL YOUR PAIN. I live in southwestern Ohio, less than an hour from the riverfront so I HAVE to be a Bungles fan. What’s your excuse.
I’ve got RSI…last year the research docs decided RSI is real and causes nerve damage. Last week, some researches publish something saying it’s psychological…grrrr! Does that mean I’m in?
In support of my application, I would like to say that there was a scientific study published (not by the “psychological” idiots) which says that the smell of chocolate boosts the immune system, so every one else should donate to us (way cheaper than prescription meds) - I like Guylian truffles by the way.
Obviously, since it is the smell, you don’t have to eat the chocolate, but the smell goes away quite quickly, & it would be a shame to waste it…
Do migraines count? They are VERY misunderstood.
It’s NOT just a headache, okay?
Related, slight hijack.
My hubby had knee surgery last year. Our HMO was more than willing to pay for a brace ($1,200) that the physical therapist recommended for him to wear while playing sports, but balked at paying $125 for his crutches, which were required (duh!) after the surgery.
What’s wrong with this picture?
Hey! I just had rectal surgery! How’s that for ostracizing? Unfortunately (for my membership at least) it’s not chronic. At least I hope not. If it turns out to be chronic I’ll be back pounding on the door demanding admission!
Details available on request!
fierra, forgive my ignorance, but what is RSI? You qualify for our clique, that goes without saying, but for my own curiousity, I’d like to know about RSI. And yes, we must eat the chocolate, otherwise we’d have real problems with storage. Personally, I like carrying my chocolate on my hips, where I can gaze at it fondly throughout the day.
Kinsey: Migraines? Why don’t you just take an aspirin? Ouch, stop hitting me…I’m diseased, ya know. :)Seriously, I understand, I went through a really bad period where I’d get a migraine every week…I think it was related to this crappy data entry job I had. Once I stopped working nights, and having to stare at those horrid green & black screens, they stopped coming so often. Have you found a medication that works for you?
Pluto: Until you can prove to us that you have a permanent asshole problem, I think you’ll fit in much better in Saint Zero’s just plain stigmatized clique. But I would like to hear your stories, right after I tell you my childbirth stories. I’ve got one about a catheter you just gotta hear…
Can I join? I have two, mostly annoying, but potential fatal endocrine disorders. The merely annoying one is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (any disorder named after a Japanese physician must be good), which is an autoimmune disease. My body is attacking my own thyroid gland and killing it. Treatable with medication, but not curable.
My fun, potentially fatal and socially stigmatizing disorder is non-classical (also known as late-onset) Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (LOCAH). It’s a genetic defect, where my adrenal gland doesn’t produce enough cortisol. Cortisol helps your body deal with stress (like fevers, emotional stress, surgery, etc.) If your missing enough, you could go into adrenal crisis and die. Fun huh? But even better than that, women with LOCAH have a host of fun symptons like irregular periods, fertility problems, anxiety, inability to lose weight and my favorite–excess body hair–which comes from the excess testosterone the body produces instead of cortisol. Whose great idea was that?
So those of us with LOCAH get to waddle around, while people make fun of our hairy faces, knowing that without a steroid supplement we could go into adrenal crisis and drop dead. Does this get me in?