Neurodivergent chicken keepers

[talkinboutchickens]

Hellloooo!!!!!

 

[Chicken poppy]

Hellloooo!!!!!

Hi! How are you ?

 

[talkinboutchickens]

Hi! How are you ?

Gooood hbu?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I just went through Diagnosis for anxiety, depression and bipolar issues. It came out Bipolar 1. Its like an interview to find out what could be causing the issues you are having.

I did go through the state services due to my normal providers being backed up 6 months or more.

I kinda want to say Congratulations ... on getting your dx. I remember when I got mine, for Bipolar. This was in the Dark Ages, though, I probably have additional issues like ADD and OCD. I was in my 40s at the time and am in my 70s now. But ... isn't it a RELIEF knowing there is a NAME for what's going on with you? That's how I felt and I cried. But ... being bipolar I also cried because this meant there really was something WRONG with me, lol. (I no longer think so. Different is not bad, it's just ... different.) Although I'd known there was since I was about 11, so ... I mean it was just confirmation. But it also meant there was hope for me. If there was a name for it then surely there must be a fix for it, right? Well yeah. But it took about two years, losing my job and my home and family, and going through about a dozen pharmaceuticals before we found what worked for me. (Again, 1990's, Dark Ages!) And I've been stable ever since. So hallelujah!

 

[NagemTX]

I kinda want to say Congratulations ... on getting your dx. I remember when I got mine, for Bipolar. This was in the Dark Ages, though, I probably have additional issues like ADD and OCD. I was in my 40s at the time and am in my 70s now. But ... isn't it a RELIEF knowing there is a NAME for what's going on with you? That's how I felt and I cried. But ... being bipolar I also cried because this meant there really was something WRONG with me, lol. (I no longer think so. Different is not bad, it's just ... different.) Although I'd known there was since I was about 11, so ... I mean it was just confirmation. But it also meant there was hope for me. If there was a name for it then surely there must be a fix for it, right? Well yeah. But it took about two years, losing my job and my home and family, and going through about a dozen pharmaceuticals before we found what worked for me. (Again, 1990's, Dark Ages!) And I've been stable ever since. So hallelujah!

It is good to know. I know I have some form of autism, adhd and being super sensitive to like every thing. They called the sensitivity something I can't remember off the top of my head.

Being on medication has helped a great deal but still having issues with motivation to do things.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

It is good to know. I know I have some form of autism, adhd and being super sensitive to like every thing. They called the sensitivity something I can't remember off the top of my head.

Being on medication has helped a great deal but still having issues with motivation to do things.

But you're awesome on here! I don't "follow" anybody, but I do pay attention, and you do give good, thoughtful, helpful answers! You are an asset to the community and if you are super sensitive, i've never seen any evidence of it here.

 

[Chicken poppy]

Gooood hbu?

I’m doing good thanks!

 

[Chicken poppy]

I kinda want to say Congratulations ... on getting your dx. I remember when I got mine, for Bipolar. This was in the Dark Ages, though, I probably have additional issues like ADD and OCD. I was in my 40s at the time and am in my 70s now. But ... isn't it a RELIEF knowing there is a NAME for what's going on with you? That's how I felt and I cried. But ... being bipolar I also cried because this meant there really was something WRONG with me, lol. (I no longer think so. Different is not bad, it's just ... different.) Although I'd known there was since I was about 11, so ... I mean it was just confirmation. But it also meant there was hope for me. If there was a name for it then surely there must be a fix for it, right? Well yeah. But it took about two years, losing my job and my home and family, and going through about a dozen pharmaceuticals before we found what worked for me. (Again, 1990's, Dark Ages!) And I've been stable ever since. So hallelujah!

I can only imagine it would be completely mixed feelings for getting diagnosed. On one hand it’s nice putting a name to what’s going on and on the other now that you have a name you know something really is going on. I’m glad things are going good now!

 

[Chicken poppy]

But you're awesome on here! I don't "follow" anybody, but I do pay attention, and you do give good, thoughtful, helpful answers! You are an asset to the community and if you are super sensitive, i've never seen any evidence of it here.

You both really are.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Hi