Likely overthinking. I used to feel like this a lot its almost always anxiety. Where that anxiety stems from I can't say for you but for me its cos I'm autistic and always felt odd and out of place through my life and never knew why.
Big, giant same.
OP, I have said something very much like this post repeatedly over the years, often with great anguish because my lack of understanding has caused a painful social problem.
I was diagnosed with ADHD almost a year ago, and then I figured out I was autistic over this past summer.
painful social problem
That's it, that's the wording exactly. I feel like I'm doing something wrong and nobody will tell me what it is because it should be obvious.
I was diagnosed with ADHD earlier this year, and the only reason I have sought a formal diagnosis for autism is because the US is an awful place.
I'm comforted to know I'm not the only one who feels this way, and I'm thinking I'll start trying to meet other ND people in my community.
Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words. I'm prone to overthinking and sometimes feels like certain rules are obvious while others are straight up backwards.
I feel odd and out of place a lot, but I'm feeling better and my perception of things.
I can't keep track of usernames, but I think this post is enough on its own to merit further investigation
Totally get it. I'm definitely saving this to reflect
I get this a lot, I can't tell when I'm happy at all for instance. I have to ask my partner constantly if I'm coming across correctly too. I also have problems in tone too like I can't tell sometimes how I sound or appear. It can be difficult. I don't know you that well but I think your writing is clear and precise, not rude which is a plus to me c:
It's ADHD, Autism, OCD, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, bi-polar, aspd, etc etc etc etc
“neurologically atypical patterns of thought or behavior”
So, it’s very broad, if you feel like it describes you then it does as far as we're concerned
1.) ableist language=post or comment will probably get removed (enforced case by case, some comments will be removed and restored due to complex situations). repeated use of ableist language=banned from comm and possibly site depending on severity. properly tagged posts with CW can use them for the purposes of discussing them
2.) always assume good faith when dealing with a fellow nd comrade especially due to lack of social awareness being a common symptom of neurodivergence
2.5) right to disengage is rigidly enforced. violations will get you purged from the comm. see rule 3 for explanation on appeals
3.) no talking over nd comrades about things you haven't personally experienced as a neurotypical chapo, you will be purged. If you're ND it is absolutely fine to give your own perspective if it conflicts with another's, but do so with empathy and the intention to learn about each other, not prove who's experience is valid. Appeal process is like appealing in user union but you dm the nd comrade you talked over with your appeal (so make it a good one) and then dm the mods with screenshot proof that you resolved it. fake screenies will get you banned from the site, we will confirm with the comrade you dm'd.
3.5) everyone has their own lived experiences, and to invalidate them is to post cringe. comments will be removed on a case by case basis depending on determined level of awareness and faith
4.) Interest Policing will not be tolerated in any form. Support your comrades in their joy!
Further rules to be added/ rules to be changed based on community input
RULES NOTE: For this community more than most we understand that the clarity and understandability of these rules is very important for allowing folks to feel comfortable, to that end please don't be afraid to be outspoken about amendments and addendums to these rules, as well as any we may have missed