Does anyone feel like...

Does anyone feel like they are defective with their diagnosis? It’s a term I use to describe myself a lot and I’m always berated for it by others - mostly professionals - but I am very literal in what I say so my choice of word I believe is correct. I grant a lack of self worth is a factor in how I evaluate myself but I don’t think calling myself defective (or weird is the other label I give myself) is in any way unfair.

Evidentially: I can’t make friends for trying, my outlooks on the world and others are abstract, I can’t cope with some basic things many can - defective right? 

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  • I think I know where you're coming from - although getting my diagnosis was a huge relief I still find myself ill-equipped to deal with some work situations which I find frustrating (I'm 46 now). I inadvertently end up comparing myself unfavourably with other people - especially if I have to ask for an adjustment to make things easier. 

    I'm teaching myself that seeing and understanding the world as I do isn't defective - it's just different.  

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  • I think I know where you're coming from - although getting my diagnosis was a huge relief I still find myself ill-equipped to deal with some work situations which I find frustrating (I'm 46 now). I inadvertently end up comparing myself unfavourably with other people - especially if I have to ask for an adjustment to make things easier. 

    I'm teaching myself that seeing and understanding the world as I do isn't defective - it's just different.  

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