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@Lyss I think there is something to it. I haven't been diagnosed but I feel I am probably not the most neurotypical person. 😊
Thanks. I can absolutely identify with many points from there. I have to say my concern is that with official diagnosis I get a label which will be hard to get out of.
It’s a lot of information to process for a massive life change. I found out I was pregnant pretty far into the actual pregnancy, so I missed a lot of it, but what I did get could still be overwhelming. You can absolutely tell someone “I’m tired and I just need to cry for a minute. You don’t have to fix anything, just let me cry.”I remember crying with the doctor managing my gestational diabetes and she understood completely.
@Morgan Thanks Morgan, that is so comforting to hear.
@Renata one thing that helped me was finding the same information from sources that didn’t overwhelm or annoy me. I used What to Expect When You’re Expecting, a more up-to-date gestational diabetes book because the info the hospital gave me was BAD, and Bridget Teyler videos. I also watched prenatal classes on YouTube because I couldn’t attend any in person… I think some hospital in Arizona had my favorite videos at the time. When I found something really useful, I’d write it down on my own cheat sheet. Seeing it in your own handwriting can make it seem easier somehow.
Yes, I found antenatal classes on youtube that I "like" a big help. I will check Bridget T too.
If I’m being honest I think most if not all HSP are autistic… i was one before i learned I was autistic and I know I’m not the only one… and yeah I can relate with feeling overwhelmed when they add more info to my plate… I end up shutting down