So relatable. Just discovering about autism adhd and its a lot to process. On one hand it's a relief to have an explanation for why things have always been so difficult, but also as you say, without the mask, who am I? Did you get to a place that felt right for you, or is it an on going process that varies by situation? Thanks for sharing your experience. Helps so much.
Hi Billie, it is a lot to process that’s for sure everyday I still feel like I learn something new about myself. I think for me it’s a daily thing it varies on who I surround myself with and what the situation is. I know who I am when I am alone and allow myself total self soothing time and time to indulge in things I love. It’s a process and it’s tiring. But honestly you’ll find yourself, it does get easier. X
So relatable. Just discovering about autism adhd and its a lot to process. On one hand it's a relief to have an explanation for why things have always been so difficult, but also as you say, without the mask, who am I? Did you get to a place that felt right for you, or is it an on going process that varies by situation? Thanks for sharing your experience. Helps so much.
Hi Billie, it is a lot to process that’s for sure everyday I still feel like I learn something new about myself. I think for me it’s a daily thing it varies on who I surround myself with and what the situation is. I know who I am when I am alone and allow myself total self soothing time and time to indulge in things I love. It’s a process and it’s tiring. But honestly you’ll find yourself, it does get easier. X
I'm feeling the same. I masked too long and now exhausted, can't do it anymore. My family don't understand
I’m so sorry. It’s so difficult to try to help people to understand what it’s like for us.