Hi, everybody

Hi,

I've recently been diagnosed with ADHD and (in my psychiatrist's personal opinion) RSD. Previously also diagnosed with CPTSD and HSP.

Throughout my life I've struggled to maintain or form relationships due to a high sensitivity and moodiness. Operating in the world really zaps me of energy, so I find myself needing a lot of recharge time, making it a little harder to do the social dance.

Even though I have close connections with a few wonderful members of my family, I find myself longing for connection with the broader world, but really struggle to do so. I thought that reaching out to people with a similar diagnosis might a good start - so here I am.

Cheers!

[CreationInProgress]

RSD just comes with ADHD. Most of us are HSP too. It's part of the pack but don't take it as a label or something that stops you. ADHD has lots of good things too. Your brain is wired differently but it's not your fault. We are here to support you in your journey. Getting a diagnosis might be difficult but it could be also relieving.

[Hidden in reply to CreationInProgress]

Thanks, Creation. Very comforting to hear. It's definitely a bit to grapple with. Simultaneously relieved to have a proper diagnosis and some grief about the difficulty of the path both past and present. But very happy to be here and powering forward with you all.

[Mamamichl]

what’s hsp?

[Hidden in reply to Mamamichl]

High sensitive person, more likely to feel things deeply and react to stimuli, basically sensory processing sensitivity

[Mamamichl in reply to Hidden]

That’s cool that here’s an actual name for it.

[Sailormars]

I have the same diagnosis and I completely understand what you mean we crave that social life but it’s hard to maintain and we need lots of recharging time. Be gentle to yourself and hopefully soon you will find people just like you who understand you need your space at times. It’s ok. Also I try to remember sometimes I’m alone but I’m not lonely and that’s a good thing. We need that time to rest.