shandroid wrote:
While I can't exactly offer advice to you, I hope I can offer you comfort in knowing that you're absolutely not alone. When I read your account of events, it sounds like I could've easily written it myself. I have been misdiagnosed several times, generally in the vein of "manic depression" or severe anxiety disorders. Three separate physicians tried to prescribe me Lithium, among other drugs. I have been off any kind of medication for approximately 5 years. Through my own research and interaction with others, it became quite clear that I was on the spectrum. When I found others like me, it's as if everything that never made sense became crystal clear. I found this forum years ago, but I didn't join until 7 months ago - and it has taken me that long to post. In fact, today I started posting for the first time.
It isn't easy. It won't ever be easy. But I can promise you that the mere existence of communicating with others on a forum like this will make you feel much less isolated and alone.
Hi shandroid,
The reassurance and comfort of knowing that there are others out there who struggle and I can relate to because of our difficulties means just as much to me as receiving advice, so I appreciate your post. It's upsetting to know that you've had to go through similar experiences as I have certainly found a lot of situations in life very tough and feel that that it's very unfair for others to go through similar hardships that are sometimes even worse. I really hope you're feeling somewhat better now you're not on any medication. It is fascinating to read about, it certainly brings some relief when finding out that there is an explanation for our weaknesses (and maybe strengths also) that have isolated us our whole lives. I'm glad that you have joined as I'm sure that you have a lot to contribute to this forum. I think that finding this forum has stopped me from giving up altogether.
11 Apr 2016, 5:01 pm
