Neurodivergent communities are life changing, healing sanctuaries for us after years of being misunderstood and feeling out of place. But we have challenges to work through to maintain the peace
This is all great info! Another thing you brought up that I would emphasize is how utterly isolated those of us who are AuDHD often feel. You're not kidding when you say that ADHD can put a strain on Neurotypical+Neurotypical relationships. Personally, it's been my experience that I'm often too much for a lot of neurodiverse folks. Finding community would be good, but how? A lot of us AuDHD folks have been burned so many times that we stopped trying.
Thank you for the nice, supportive reply. The closest group to me is 2.5 hours north in Seattle. Unfortunately, an abusive person I had dealings with is a big presence there. I will keep looking.
I agree, this might be a good place for me to try. I am in my 50’s and was diagnosed with ADHD within the last year and I have other stuff like depression, anxiety, maybe a little on the autism spectrum. It is really difficult for me to relate to others sometimes, especially when others, at least to me, seem “crazier” than me, but I am finally learning that I like the way I am after trying to fit into the preconceived notion of what or who I am or what others want me to be.
Thanks for this. I just went through about 5 of those mutually triggering spirals with different people who all decided I was a horrible person. I’m like - whaaa?
This is all great info! Another thing you brought up that I would emphasize is how utterly isolated those of us who are AuDHD often feel. You're not kidding when you say that ADHD can put a strain on Neurotypical+Neurotypical relationships. Personally, it's been my experience that I'm often too much for a lot of neurodiverse folks. Finding community would be good, but how? A lot of us AuDHD folks have been burned so many times that we stopped trying.
Thank you so much for reading. So sorry you feel isolated 🫂 Where are you based? If youre anywhere near London UK, join us 👇 loads of us are ADHD 💜
Check out The London Neurodivergents Friendship Group 🎉🕺🦄 on Meetup https://meetu.ps/c/50Vfv/tGccv/a
Otherwise, could you set up a group on meet up? I did that 18 months ago and now we have 860 members
Thank you for the nice, supportive reply. The closest group to me is 2.5 hours north in Seattle. Unfortunately, an abusive person I had dealings with is a big presence there. I will keep looking.
This is an excellent article on the wonderful and liberating sense of camaraderie someone feels on joing a neurodivergent group or community.
Many thanks for publishing this and increasing awareness 🙏
Thank you 💜💜
I agree, this might be a good place for me to try. I am in my 50’s and was diagnosed with ADHD within the last year and I have other stuff like depression, anxiety, maybe a little on the autism spectrum. It is really difficult for me to relate to others sometimes, especially when others, at least to me, seem “crazier” than me, but I am finally learning that I like the way I am after trying to fit into the preconceived notion of what or who I am or what others want me to be.
Thanks for this. I just went through about 5 of those mutually triggering spirals with different people who all decided I was a horrible person. I’m like - whaaa?
I feel you. I have a complex about being a horrible person because of these experiences 🫶
Well, I used to have those too, but when I see what is considered neurotypical in the US, I am glad I am neurodivergent.
Yeah, I just found this stack page or whatever they’re called and I found the pics and the sayings very funny.
As an ND person, I love making friends with other ND people for the same reasons you listed here, thank you!
I hope you’re doing well Katherine! How do you like Seattle’s weather? I live in SC and it’s going to be real hot from now to September.