I am neurodivergent.
I have suspected there was something seriously "wrong" with me for 6 years and after a lot of search I realised the reason for it about 4 years ago. I haven't told it to anybody until after I filled out that really long test for the psychiatrist, because that was the point where I believed myself. I believed that it is not my fault.
At this point I have told some close family (I needed to in order to fill out the childhood portion of the test) and today I have my diagnosis and medication for it.
Sounds like a success story right?
From one perspective it is, and I am thankful for the long way I come. But on the other hand it is also really invalidating and lonely. Family members keep telling me that they don't think I have a problem and treat me as if I was a hypochondriac. Others laugh at me as if I was unreasonable and talk about other people with similar conditions as if they were zoo animals or circus freaks.
I feel really lonely. I do not feel like I can share my feelings with anyone.
If you are also lonely, looking for a friend, or maybe in a similar boat, please reach out to me.
















