The central question to my life
3 days ago
- #mental health
- #self-acceptance
- #identity
- The author reflects on a lifelong question: 'What’s wrong with me?', stemming from early childhood differences and lack of diagnosis.
- Explored self-help forums (r/cPTSD, r/ADHD) for answers, leading to an ADHD diagnosis that didn’t resolve underlying struggles.
- At 25, underwent another diagnostic round with qEEG, resulting in ambiguous ADHD-like behaviors without clear markers, declining medication.
- Now 26 and in a PhD program, the author grapples with self-acceptance, shifting focus from 'what’s wrong' to 'how can I grow and accept myself?'.
- Highlights the double-edged sword of labels: they can provide clarity but also invite judgment or limit self-perception.
- Realizes the central issue may not be a diagnosable condition but the human condition itself, advocating for unconditional self-acceptance.
- Suggests exploring 'IoPT' (Identity-oriented Psychotrauma Therapy) as a method to address identity questions, recommending practitioner resources.