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Losing myself

AdamH123

I feel like with the stress of the world and my relationship I have begun to lose myself more and more. I end up struggling, feeling overwhelming anxiety often.

As I lose myself I feel the autistic traits becoming more prominent. I become more isolated and just generally lose motivation. I dont recognise myself and forget just how I used to be. I lost confidence and a sense of humour over time. I have recently been put on antidepressants but they take a while to kick in.

So just wondering for anyone else who has lost themselves and how they used to be - how did you go about rediscovering it?

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  • I don't think I've had it as hard as what your in now, but I do understand it. I can normally keep myself contained, but when I went got my assessment or tried having counseling, my traits all came out and we're quite visible.

    I needed a break from it all to try pull myself back together so I wasn't in so much stress. It's hard though when you feel your losing confidence and start spiralling. The only way I know is trying to just focus on the little things and keep going. Sometimes pushing back to a good space feels like it physically hurts, but if you can pull yourself back together it then becomes a bit easier.

    One thing I did was trying to do something I knew I liked, like getting back into reading scifi/fantasy. Hold on to one thing and keep at it till you start relaxing again. Being anxious makes it all worse, but you can find yourself when you can let go of that worry.

    I don't know if I really helped any, or got it right as I might be rambling a bit, but I do wish you calm and wellness.

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  • I don't think I've had it as hard as what your in now, but I do understand it. I can normally keep myself contained, but when I went got my assessment or tried having counseling, my traits all came out and we're quite visible.

    I needed a break from it all to try pull myself back together so I wasn't in so much stress. It's hard though when you feel your losing confidence and start spiralling. The only way I know is trying to just focus on the little things and keep going. Sometimes pushing back to a good space feels like it physically hurts, but if you can pull yourself back together it then becomes a bit easier.

    One thing I did was trying to do something I knew I liked, like getting back into reading scifi/fantasy. Hold on to one thing and keep at it till you start relaxing again. Being anxious makes it all worse, but you can find yourself when you can let go of that worry.

    I don't know if I really helped any, or got it right as I might be rambling a bit, but I do wish you calm and wellness.

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