Yes, sort of. Trying the same thing over and over is not my thing, but continuing to look for other things to try, hoping that this or that 'expert' (knowledge or experience) has the answer, coming up short or losing interest (which also means coming up short in other people's eyes and therefore your own), damaging your self-image, self-…
Yes, sort of. Trying the same thing over and over is not my thing, but continuing to look for other things to try, hoping that this or that 'expert' (knowledge or experience) has the answer, coming up short or losing interest (which also means coming up short in other people's eyes and therefore your own), damaging your self-image, self-confidence. and -- more importantly -- self-worth.
I'm glad I finally got a diagnosis (although I had to chase one because it never occurred to any of the psychologists I worked with over the years that I could be neurodivergent). The diagnosis was a relief though it also sparked grief and from that a lot of resistance to *needing* the tools I'd previously seen as smart hacks. Wrote my story about that in "Resistance is futile. Right?" https://42s.42sidenotes.com/p/resistance-is-futile
Yes, sort of. Trying the same thing over and over is not my thing, but continuing to look for other things to try, hoping that this or that 'expert' (knowledge or experience) has the answer, coming up short or losing interest (which also means coming up short in other people's eyes and therefore your own), damaging your self-image, self-confidence. and -- more importantly -- self-worth.
I'm glad I finally got a diagnosis (although I had to chase one because it never occurred to any of the psychologists I worked with over the years that I could be neurodivergent). The diagnosis was a relief though it also sparked grief and from that a lot of resistance to *needing* the tools I'd previously seen as smart hacks. Wrote my story about that in "Resistance is futile. Right?" https://42s.42sidenotes.com/p/resistance-is-futile
I'm glad you found some solace in knowing yourself better. Thanks for sharing your essay. I look forward to reading it.