Akuri
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when i was younger i got tested for a different label on the spectrum, but they decided to give up because they didnt want to label me so young, and thought i was just 'gifted'. i then had a long period of tantrums and school hating, from what we assumed was the content not being engaging enough. years later now, im interested in school again but i encounter the same issues in day to day life.
easily distracted. paralysed by action. irritable. hyperactive. overexplaining. obsessive. inability to focus on concepts i know i understand. constantly looking for new stimulus. EASILY DISTRACTED.
it makes me so upset to think about all the potential i had that was snuffed out because i wasnt properly evaluated. but im afraid to get a diagnosis because even if i have it, i may feel alienated and helpless, i dont want medication so i may just end up with the same issues. i feel like, even if i cant revive my primary-high school life, i still have a chance to nurture my future from here and show what im capable of. but these issues are holding me back.
i might not even get diagnosed, which frankly would be a relief but would also leave me confused about what IS wrong with me. last time i spoke about this someone said i was addicted to social media so disclaimer that i had these issues before i was on social media at all, although i dont doubt its made them much worse. especially since the only time i work well is when i force myself to focus on my work ( but i cant maintain it for more than a few weeks )
has anyone struggled with something similar? if you did get diagnosed, did it help you or frighten you, or just waste your time?
easily distracted. paralysed by action. irritable. hyperactive. overexplaining. obsessive. inability to focus on concepts i know i understand. constantly looking for new stimulus. EASILY DISTRACTED.
it makes me so upset to think about all the potential i had that was snuffed out because i wasnt properly evaluated. but im afraid to get a diagnosis because even if i have it, i may feel alienated and helpless, i dont want medication so i may just end up with the same issues. i feel like, even if i cant revive my primary-high school life, i still have a chance to nurture my future from here and show what im capable of. but these issues are holding me back.
i might not even get diagnosed, which frankly would be a relief but would also leave me confused about what IS wrong with me. last time i spoke about this someone said i was addicted to social media so disclaimer that i had these issues before i was on social media at all, although i dont doubt its made them much worse. especially since the only time i work well is when i force myself to focus on my work ( but i cant maintain it for more than a few weeks )
has anyone struggled with something similar? if you did get diagnosed, did it help you or frighten you, or just waste your time?