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[Valya81]

Hi, my name is Valya. I am excited yet worried about pursuing diagnosis because of the way in which I've seen others discriminated against. I really love reading and personality type systems, so I think that's why I've gone undiagnosed for so long. I fixate on relationships among communities and didn't realize I was masking for so long until I had a meltdown at work. lol whoops. It feels like a huge weight has come off my chest after stopping the inner-guilt of being myself around others. I felt guilty just being alone because I couldn't identify my emotions sometimes, but this is a strength when it comes to working in daycare or other settings like that. I genuinely feel others emotions (if I don't learn to cope and block them out). I truly believe we are gifted with high sensitivities to sensory things, including emotional energy in a room. I'm happy to finally be back on the path to understanding and truly truly loving myself.

 

[James45]

Hello and I hope your positive journey continues.

 

[Suzette]

Welcome!

 

[tree]

 

[Martha Ferris]

Welcome. I look forward to getting to know you.

 

[watersprite]

Welcome.

Many of us find our anxiety lessened by the forums; here, one is among mostly like-minded people.

 

[Valya81]

I loveeeee your quote about trees!! I've always been soooo drawn to them. They help me regulate and help me meditate and find meaning in things I usually avoid (sad stuff you know hahha)

 

[VictorR]

Welcome!

 

[clg114]

Welcome to Autism Forums!

 

[Isadoorian]

Hi, and Welcome! I hope you make new friends and enjoy your stay here in the process!

 

[SusanLR]

Welcome to the forums.
I have found this a place to be with others, learn from and the perfect way to end my days.

 

[Tom]

Yes, a high degree of sensitivity, for better or worse.

 

[Nitro]