Such a great post! I know that sentence offers nothing constructive, but I wanted to say it anyway. I’m glad I’m here.
Talking about your time your time family and those interactions is a feel good moment. It reminded me of childhood when playing with my cousins someone in the family would ask, “Where is so-and-so?”. Then, we would go and find my cousin who was totally playing with us like 10 minutes ago crashed out on the bed and one of the rooms. 😄😊 It’s fun to think about those times as someone who understands the dynamics of how core introvert and extrovert “recharge/recoup” their batteries.
Also, your hit on something I relate to you directly: the slippery slope of ADHD sensory overload. *sigh* How differently could I navigate my life if my younger self could have the consciousness I have now? It’s a nice.
Here’s something I’m curious about. What are your thoughts on your getting screened for autism?
Well I appreciate it very much! I also so wish I'd better understood myself as a younger Cathy. In my opinion, the main benefits of a formal diagnosis for a mental illness are to help one qualify for accommodations, disability, and/or treatment. First, I don't want or need any of that right now. Second, I don't consider my form of Autism to be an illness. Third, I don't really care whether or not anyone believes I'm actually Autistic. If they don't believe it, that's okay with me. I'm also okay with not knowing myself. Even if I had a diagnosis, that's not 100% accurate either. For me, the framework of Autism helped me understand myself better and I believe can help people understand me better as well. That's why I use the label.
I understand each of your points. Thank you. Personally, I consider test, screening, and evaluation results to sit on a spectrum.
One of my favorite therapist told me that ‘we’ would “treat the symptoms” in a conversation where I explained my frustration with being forced to have a screening.
As I’m learning, everyone struggles with loneliness sometimes! Thank you for sharing your experience and for your compliments. I’m so glad you’re getting something out of this. I’m learning so much.
It’s funny, Zach Siegel, who writes a substack called Substance, which is mostly about stupid and pointless the war on some drugs is, wrote about this a few hours before you did.
His post is Why are Americans so Alone, but it is paywalled I think.
Such a great post! I know that sentence offers nothing constructive, but I wanted to say it anyway. I’m glad I’m here.
Talking about your time your time family and those interactions is a feel good moment. It reminded me of childhood when playing with my cousins someone in the family would ask, “Where is so-and-so?”. Then, we would go and find my cousin who was totally playing with us like 10 minutes ago crashed out on the bed and one of the rooms. 😄😊 It’s fun to think about those times as someone who understands the dynamics of how core introvert and extrovert “recharge/recoup” their batteries.
Also, your hit on something I relate to you directly: the slippery slope of ADHD sensory overload. *sigh* How differently could I navigate my life if my younger self could have the consciousness I have now? It’s a nice.
Here’s something I’m curious about. What are your thoughts on your getting screened for autism?
Well I appreciate it very much! I also so wish I'd better understood myself as a younger Cathy. In my opinion, the main benefits of a formal diagnosis for a mental illness are to help one qualify for accommodations, disability, and/or treatment. First, I don't want or need any of that right now. Second, I don't consider my form of Autism to be an illness. Third, I don't really care whether or not anyone believes I'm actually Autistic. If they don't believe it, that's okay with me. I'm also okay with not knowing myself. Even if I had a diagnosis, that's not 100% accurate either. For me, the framework of Autism helped me understand myself better and I believe can help people understand me better as well. That's why I use the label.
I understand each of your points. Thank you. Personally, I consider test, screening, and evaluation results to sit on a spectrum.
One of my favorite therapist told me that ‘we’ would “treat the symptoms” in a conversation where I explained my frustration with being forced to have a screening.
Please forgive my typos. 
Thanks for another great piece on this topic. I am grateful that you are going so in in-depth on this Cathy.
As someone else who struggles with loneliness I can relate and appreciate you fleshing out your own experiences.
Keep up the great work Cathy!
As I’m learning, everyone struggles with loneliness sometimes! Thank you for sharing your experience and for your compliments. I’m so glad you’re getting something out of this. I’m learning so much.
It’s funny, Zach Siegel, who writes a substack called Substance, which is mostly about stupid and pointless the war on some drugs is, wrote about this a few hours before you did.
His post is Why are Americans so Alone, but it is paywalled I think.