Andrew
These things can be used to imply other things so you need to make sure that you explain your problems in depth, for example; feeding your cat can suggest that you would have the motivation to feed yourself but I know of someone who has no problem doing this for the cat but still struggles to do so for themselves, their reasoning is that the cat is dependant on them but they view themselves as worthless and not worth the effort of feeding themselves.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems