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Hello,

Earlier this year, I was diagnosed with ADHD, complex PTSD, and major depressive disorder. I am almost 34 years old and have a lifetime of trauma, confusion, and disconnect to sort through. I have been in Telehealth therapy for almost a year now, and more recently discovered that I am likely on the spectrum. I have not yet received an official diagnosis, but there are many reasons why I suspect I am autistic, and my therapist has been supportive of my suspicions. The last two years of my life have been exceptionally disorientating and incredibly difficult. What little social support I had has all but disappeared, and aside from my spouse, children, and some helpful professionals, I do not have friends or many social connections of any kind.

After finding some helpful resources created by people on the spectrum, I heard about this online community and decided to finally give it a try. Up until now, I had truly thought I was not like anyone else, but having heard so many similar experiences to my own from the neurodivergent community, and after listening to neurodivergent perspectives, I realize that there is hope yet for finding community.

For now, I am quite overwhelmed by so many things and feel stuck in an endless burnout. Yet the need for connection and support has gotten dire and I feel I could wait no longer to reach out. I have no expectations and I often find myself woefully unprepared for social communication. Indeed, I often spend a significant amount of time and energy reading and formulating my response.

There is so much more to say, but I suppose this will do for now.

Thank you to those who read my brief introduction. I look forward to learning from this community and to the potential for making new and meaningful connections.

Cheers,
Chrispy88

Welcome to WP! I hope finding it is part of your life getting better.

Welcome to Wrong Planet Chrispy88

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