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When did l realize

Peacock

Hi Blush  l am new to the group 

I am waiting a diagnose for HDHD .

When l first realized l was a little different in my grandchild who has Autism and awaiting ADHD diagnose. 

I saw the connection and was left speechless.

I never fitting in at school l got overwhelmed very quickly had trouble sitting still, bored , and had trouble with organization. This had left me very anxious and depressed.

Unfortunately back in my days you girls weren't given the help that they needed and we're treated harshly with punishment,so l had always thought that l was just a naughty girl. 

I had to suppress all my mixed up emotions that had just made me feel worse and rejected by society.

I have struggled with everyday life it's very had not to be like others l couldn't work because there wasn't a place for me,so l have spent my whole life reading books that has made me supper smart but l still feel l need to hide away. I am a very intelligent woman and very confident l live with my wonderful husband that's always inspired me to be a better person today and all days. I cope with my children, autistic grandchild, we're are very happy, l just wish l had a job though. 

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  • Hi, welcome to the community! It's common here to be smart or exceptionally smart and still struggle with basic daily life and job. I hope you find here like minded people and enjoy being here.

    I can't say how smart I am, but I often heard that im gifted. I do have a job, but work much below my qualifications. I just accepted that. It seems to be impossible for me to make a better career and better money, but at least I'm not in any miserable situation. Working environment is very challenging,  there are lots of situations that feel like a labyrinth and you are the only one having to figure out the way. Everyone else goes on "auto-pilot" and this makes you vulnerable to all sorts of Mobbing. Definitely not good nor pleasant. 

    Now the world progressed a lot. I often wonder, who I would be today if I was diagnosed and most importantly supported when I was growing up. But the only thing I had to do was comply and be like others. Nobody ever bothered understanding why I'm different. 

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  • Hi, welcome to the community! It's common here to be smart or exceptionally smart and still struggle with basic daily life and job. I hope you find here like minded people and enjoy being here.

    I can't say how smart I am, but I often heard that im gifted. I do have a job, but work much below my qualifications. I just accepted that. It seems to be impossible for me to make a better career and better money, but at least I'm not in any miserable situation. Working environment is very challenging,  there are lots of situations that feel like a labyrinth and you are the only one having to figure out the way. Everyone else goes on "auto-pilot" and this makes you vulnerable to all sorts of Mobbing. Definitely not good nor pleasant. 

    Now the world progressed a lot. I often wonder, who I would be today if I was diagnosed and most importantly supported when I was growing up. But the only thing I had to do was comply and be like others. Nobody ever bothered understanding why I'm different. 

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