Trying to unmask

[Sunrisepeace]

I got diagnosed with ADHD/ADD when I was 15, I'm now 33. I was definitely the loud over the top/out there child that got told often how annoying they were. As a teenager I started masking certain parts of myself, had behavioral problems and couldn't regulate my emotions. Definitely chased dopamine through alcohol and drugs for most of my 20 and teens.

As I got older I found it much easier to mask myself than take the rejection of not being everyone's cup if tea. I think I id such a good job that now at 33 I don't really know myself atoll.

I'm on a bit of a self discovery journey but I'm really struggling to find who I am. Accept who I am and love it.

Has anybody gone through this? Can anybody help me unlock, apoligize and accept my inner child ?

I really just want to be me again, but I don't know who she is!🌻

[Trailblazer20]

I wish I had advice. I'm 52 and I have a hard time forgiving, liking or accepting myself most days. I run on auto pilot so I can keep my mind distracted and hide some of the feelings from others. "Im fine"