In psychology we're a bit torn about diagnosis (not in every case, of course), we're somewhat unsure whether it helps more than it hurts. But what you’ve written here goes beyond that. It’s not just about receiving a label. It’s about recognition, and what it means to finally see ourselves with clarity. It's beautiful Mitch & inspiring <3
Dear Mitch, Thank you for sharing your story in such a compelling and transparent way. Your conclusion of finally achieving "blissful peace" was so powerful. I greatly appreciate the privilege of hearing your story, and I hope it will help many others. Wishing you even more peace!
I have began to suspect I am autistic a little over a year ago. And ever since then I have oscillated between denying how badly it was affecting me and denying that I even had it at all.
But over the last few weeks, I am more interested in pursuing an official diagnosis.
Also, the first piece of your work that I read from you was about your relationship with your narcissistic mother, and so when you mention her here I was instantly filled with rage. And I would like to say a lot of horrible things about her and how she treated you, but I will be respectful (to you) and say only that I hate her, because I have an idea of what you experienced.
My own mother is a narcissist, and has the emotional maturity of about a five-year-old.
By the way, as one who shared an "intense obsession with the music of Bach," I found myself thinking about Schumann's "cure by counterpoint," with which you are doubtless familiar. [I have also had recurring dreams about Beethoven, and can also plead guilty to obsession with Mozart and (briefly) Schubert!]
In psychology we're a bit torn about diagnosis (not in every case, of course), we're somewhat unsure whether it helps more than it hurts. But what you’ve written here goes beyond that. It’s not just about receiving a label. It’s about recognition, and what it means to finally see ourselves with clarity. It's beautiful Mitch & inspiring <3
Dear Mitch, Thank you for sharing your story in such a compelling and transparent way. Your conclusion of finally achieving "blissful peace" was so powerful. I greatly appreciate the privilege of hearing your story, and I hope it will help many others. Wishing you even more peace!
Hey Mitch, thanks for sharing your experience.
I have began to suspect I am autistic a little over a year ago. And ever since then I have oscillated between denying how badly it was affecting me and denying that I even had it at all.
But over the last few weeks, I am more interested in pursuing an official diagnosis.
Also, the first piece of your work that I read from you was about your relationship with your narcissistic mother, and so when you mention her here I was instantly filled with rage. And I would like to say a lot of horrible things about her and how she treated you, but I will be respectful (to you) and say only that I hate her, because I have an idea of what you experienced.
My own mother is a narcissist, and has the emotional maturity of about a five-year-old.
Keep on spilling those beans!
By the way, as one who shared an "intense obsession with the music of Bach," I found myself thinking about Schumann's "cure by counterpoint," with which you are doubtless familiar. [I have also had recurring dreams about Beethoven, and can also plead guilty to obsession with Mozart and (briefly) Schubert!]