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[Faith-and-Hope]

Hi and welcome to the forums @Nik_Nak.  

So sorry to hear what you have been going through, but you brave heart is showing.  There is a lot of self-awareness in what you have written.

Joining us here is a massive self-care step, good job 👍 . You have friends on the road here.  We are all on the forums for different reasons, but life has been hard on us all.  Even with different journeys the empathy is huge, and the appreciation for mental health diversity and support is awesome.

I can see that @Ru-bee has provided you with some links to help navigate the forums.  Yell out if / when you need help.

F&H 🌷

[EbonyFox]

Hey everyone, 

I got recommended this platform today by a peer supporter from QLife. Hoping to find some community here and to also offer whatever support I can.

I'm Australian by birth but have lived in Southeast Asia for almost 30 years, and am in the process of moving here and hoping to be here long-term. I'm 32 and feel so behind my peers, it doesn't help that my family, extended family and social circle are filled with many high achievers. I haven't had success in dating, and have what I suspect is "gifted kid burnout". After I got diagnosed with both autism and ADHD a year ago, I've ended up feeling pretty lost after being often misunderstood and rejected, including by family members. 

Somehow I managed to train for and attain a therapist's license to help clients for 3 years in Southeast Asia, but auDHD burnout took a toll on my mental health. Am in need of a fresh and hopeful start here in Australia.

[Jynx]

Good to have you with us @EbonyFox hope you find what you're looking for in the community 😊💜

[Gwilliam9]

Hi , not sure what to say - long time OCD and Unwanted thoughts and ADHD, my children also suffer from same ( go figure)- I have had a successful career and now semi retired - I was able to hide my depression and psychological issues reasonably well whilst working , but suffered at home- feel sorry for my kids( both who have good careers) for inheriting this shit from me or thru me or maybe just the horror of life growing up with my problems , who knows- now that I'm not at work very much I have more time in my hands and that's not good, my mental health has deteriorated- I find it hard to get out and do things as most people give me the shits ( I don't suffer fools easily , a trait that I wish I could just get rid of)- anyway folks that's probably way to much info in an introduction 🤣🤣- have a good day folks

[Jynx]

Hey hi hello @Gwilliam9 and welcome!! Thanks for sharing a bit about yourself. ADHD gang checking in!! 😂

Hope you find what you're looking for in the community 😋