Unexpected Emotions after Autism / ADHD Diagnosis
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- I'm still struggling after my diagnosis to figure out who I am. What about my life was what I love and enjoy and what was a mask to just fit in? I've been having very unexpected emotions surrounding my recent autism and adhd diagnosis. I really thought it wouldn't be a big deal at all, but it has really left me questioning everything.
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I absolutely love your description of unmasking here. It’s remarkably spot on. Perfectly relatable.
Thank you, it's a lot to figure out, but I'll get there. The pieces are clicking in. 💜
Yes, yes, and yes! I’m so glad I’m not the only one experiencing this! I had pretty much the exact same dentist experience, usually I just push through it but now I realize how much it bothers me to the point of it being very upsetting. I’m also realizing all of the sensory things at home that I used to push through, like the sound of dishes clinking together 😣
It is so weird, like I used to be able to push through without getting upset, but I guess there was still a mental pay off, it just comes later after the events. We just need to learn how and when we can accommodate so as not to get so anxious. 😔
well, I wouldn't go down the manifestation route that is some schizotypal thinking there. But I totally agree diagnosis at 42, it at first a rush, but then, you're left wondering how well you would have done with a diagnosis at a Reasonable age. And ironically, you're inner thoughts about how people have never understood you, and still never will, and the rabbit hole of what is the value of this truth to me, cause it's not gonna be Gotten by anyone else.
and wondering if I'd try harder if I still DIdn't know I was autistic, lol
Yeah, the what-if games never lead anywhere productive but still can be irresistible to think about.
I am currently binging your videos and thank you for them. I recently had an adult diagnosis of ADHD and going through the same process as you say. "I have always been this way so now what" and feeling "more" ADHD because I'm seeing all the things in a new light and wondering if I'm also on the spectrum but have been pushing through and masking so hard I didn't realize I had an issue. It's a lot and I appreciate you talking about and getting a diagnosis because I want to seek autism diagnosis but I'm worried that I mask so much it won't be apparent. But maybe I'm not...more research to come!