kbb0
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone! My therapist of one year suggested that I might have Aspergers a couple days ago and after doing some research I think she might be right. Ever since then I have been feeling like I don't know who I am anymore, even though obviously nothing has changed. I have been diagnosed and self diagnosed with many things (depression then bipolar, anxiety, ADD, auditory and visual processing disorder) but none of them have given me the feeling of identity crisis I feel right now. I think it might be because of stigmas and stereotypes I have subconsciously internalized, but I can't think of any specific stereotypes I might have an aversion to (I have a hard time remembering specifics). Having studied racism in college I understand how much subconscious bias, however unwanted, influences people to do, feel, think and say harmful things. But besides that I look forward to hearing from people who are similar to me! Being around neurotypicals all the time can make me feel stupid and slow, even when I know I'm not, my brain just works differently.