Hi, I'm new here and would love to connect with people who have similar experiences. My assessment report came through on my birthday just a few weeks ago.
I'm a writer so I feel like I should be able to express what I'm feeling and what I'm looking for by reaching out here, but it is proving more difficult than I thought it would be...
I was lucky to be able to go private for a diagnosis (of autism and ADHD), and the experience was very affirming. It has helped me to make sense of so many negative experiences in my life, especially in work settings where I have often been misinterpreted and viewed as difficult or abrupt. But as well as relief, I'm feeling overwhelmed and burned out, especially because I also deal with health problems and chronic pain. Not to mention the neverending responsibilities of parenting and work (the work that pays me and the passion projects I wish I could spend all my time on).
So yeah, it's a lot. I'm consciously trying to slow down because I have a tendency to over-function and try to do too many things at once only to crash out.
I guess I would just like to hear other people's experiences that I can relate to, because I've so often felt different and broken and as if I exist in a universe of one person, even when I'm surrounded by people.
And if there are any other non-binary people here, say hi – my NB identity is a relatively new realisation for me so I'd love to hear from you.
