I often ask which is rearing - autism, menopause, or CPTSD! I can say that the hormone factor has been a huge factor in my own anxiety and want to mention here as a contributing factor because so many of the ND population are affected more severely. For me anxiety and the AM cortisol rush have affected every part of daily life!
Thanks, Liz, I think this is the same for me, and I'm certainly heading into perimenopause - not that my GP wants to know about it! It's so complicated.
It’s the worst thing I’ve ever been through - 49 and determined post menopause this week by my numbers - i still bleed - be kind to yourself and look for the ND women talking about it - bc it definitely affects us differently!
I follow a couple of accounts here about it - so far, I’ll be honest, I’ve stuck my head in the sand a bit, there’s already so much to think about . Thank you x
I feel every word of that. I was also recently diagnosed with AuDHD, and my C-PTSD has always made my life very challenging. I am so grateful that we have a platform to talk about this stuff and educate those who may not be aware of the wonderful alphabet soup of diagnoses we carry around.
Anyway, thank you for being authentic. Those of us who get it, get it.
Another brave piece. I hope you are able to find some relief soon. I understand the fear around medication - but you can always stop if it doesn’t feel right. Alternatively it might be just the respite you need for now. I hope the dr was able to help in some form. Sending love. ❤️
I often ask which is rearing - autism, menopause, or CPTSD! I can say that the hormone factor has been a huge factor in my own anxiety and want to mention here as a contributing factor because so many of the ND population are affected more severely. For me anxiety and the AM cortisol rush have affected every part of daily life!
Thanks, Liz, I think this is the same for me, and I'm certainly heading into perimenopause - not that my GP wants to know about it! It's so complicated.
It’s the worst thing I’ve ever been through - 49 and determined post menopause this week by my numbers - i still bleed - be kind to yourself and look for the ND women talking about it - bc it definitely affects us differently!
I follow a couple of accounts here about it - so far, I’ll be honest, I’ve stuck my head in the sand a bit, there’s already so much to think about . Thank you x
' I wonder if it was the mask that held me together? Unpicking its threads has loosened my ability to function.'
This, exactly. I've been wondering about the same thing for a while now. Thank you for expressing it so clearly.
All the things are falling out!
Save the things!
I don't know - I think a lot of them need disposing of, ha ha
Throw away the things!
This can't be easy to write about but you do so with great clarity and frankness. Good wishes.
Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to comment, I really appreciate that 🙏🏻
Thank you for sharing, Alys. You sound reflective, and that can only be a good thing. I'm yet to unpick how my decades of masking have affected me.
I feel every word of that. I was also recently diagnosed with AuDHD, and my C-PTSD has always made my life very challenging. I am so grateful that we have a platform to talk about this stuff and educate those who may not be aware of the wonderful alphabet soup of diagnoses we carry around.
Anyway, thank you for being authentic. Those of us who get it, get it.
Thank you so much. It feels wonderful to be seen and understood.
Thanks, Amy - yes, I think it's going to take a long time to discover the depth of it.
Another brave piece. I hope you are able to find some relief soon. I understand the fear around medication - but you can always stop if it doesn’t feel right. Alternatively it might be just the respite you need for now. I hope the dr was able to help in some form. Sending love. ❤️