I’ve been recently diagnosed. I’m 56 and I’ve had such a hard time believing my life can or will be different than it always has been. It’s good to have a diagnosis and I’m having a hard time reconciling it with my lifetime belief that I’m just less than. My depression and anxiety seem to take over all the time. Anyone have any tips or positive insights?
I guess it’s about challenging those very ingrained beliefs we have, sometimes I’m able to do this but sometimes not! I think apps like this help though, when we see someone else beating themselves up over something, I think it can make us realise how mean we are being to ourselves!
I was just diagnosed with ADHD and ASD 2 years ago at the age of 33 and I struggle with it on a daily basis. But it has helped me personally knowing what is happening in my brain and body. As well as knowing that my depression and anxiety are symptoms of ADHD & ASD. I am also treating both as well. And in the process of doing so I have been able to learn a lot about myself and how to cope with my symptoms so that I don’t spiral out like I used to do for far too long.
I’m 53 got diagnosed at 50…Lots of things make sense now, but it’s still hard to manage emotions for me…I’m overwhelmed all the time!!! But….we have to take the time and go through a “check list” of sorts while breathing …I feel the same as you much of the time as my anxiety/stress/depression turns into ANGER!… anyway, I’m trying to do this 2 small mm at a time! Hugs to you! ~ 2 mm Mindshift Momentum
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