Introducing myself...

HiLatediagnosedandlost and welcome 

I’m AuDHD too and I’ve felt that not knowing who the real me is after years of masking and copying others just to get by, so you’re not alone in that.

For me it’s been a slow process of getting to know myself again. I’m still figuring it out. Be gentle with yourself, you don’t have to have all the answers straight away.

Thank you for replying. At this moment in time I feel like im never going to find out who my authentic self is. I am a different person to different people. I act a certain way with one, and be another person to another. It sounds ridiculous. 

You sound like me!  

I hope you're doing ok?

I hear you. I think at the moment, I am trying to use what I have to the best of my ability. I know its a juggling act, but its worked for 50 years so far. But I know there will be a catalyst at some point where I need to step back and take stock. Hope you have a lovely day.

I have racked my brains. But your situation sounds really hard and I dont know how you're going to unravel it. You shouldn't be ashamed. I bet you're brilliant underneath. 

When I was in your shoes. I hit breaking point, cut everyone off, lost my job and was put on meds. So I have the chance to rebuild more authentically. 

The only way forward for you seems to be slowly. It doesn't sound like you've had any time to discover yourself yet, let alone introduce yourself to the world around you. 

Personally I will never fit into a neurotypical world and the burn out from trying is too real. 

I have racked my brains. But your situation sounds really hard and I dont know how you're going to unravel it. You shouldn't be ashamed. I bet you're brilliant underneath. 

When I was in your shoes. I hit breaking point, cut everyone off, lost my job and was put on meds. So I have the chance to rebuild more authentically. 

The only way forward for you seems to be slowly. It doesn't sound like you've had any time to discover yourself yet, let alone introduce yourself to the world around you. 

Personally I will never fit into a neurotypical world and the burn out from trying is too real. 

I hear you. I think at the moment, I am trying to use what I have to the best of my ability. I know its a juggling act, but its worked for 50 years so far. But I know there will be a catalyst at some point where I need to step back and take stock. Hope you have a lovely day.