At odds with the world, I always felt different.
In a way I couldn't explain to the professionals trying to help me or even to my own partner.
It was a trial and error process; becoming an adult. It was simple really, when I look back at my struggles and feelings of separation from the world in general.
Easy to spot in hindsight.
From an early age I have been battling this feeling of separation and feeling odd or different from my peers. It became more apparent in secondary school when I struggled to form friendships or connections with anyone. I found conversing with adults much easier than kids my own age - they seemed much more genuine and a lot kinder.
The world was a terrifying place and I felt utterly unequipped to deal with it. As well as dealing with intense emotions; the whole world seemed overwhelming. Later I would understand this as being sensory difficulties as well as struggling with Autistic traits and intense daydreaming.
I was diagnosed with depression, anxiety, mood swings and Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder.
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