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Originally Posted by Nike007
Now, I just hate myself as a person, and realize that I have abandonment issues and am constantly seeking out the feeling of love and wanting to be cared for because I lacked that as a child. I would just tell myself that I want to seek out love (or hugs) because of autism sensory issues, but it connects more with the feeling of not being loved.
I guess I’m on my slow way to recovery...
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I have the very same issues at you, including sensory and feeling autistic-like sometimes. I believe children who are abused have brain changes. It can look like ADD, ADHD, Executive Function disorder and ASD - but the cause is abuse. It helps to understand it and have insight, and to be as forgiving to yourself as you can because the challenge you face to do normal things is real. And please be wary of people who will exploit your vulnerability for their own gain - they can be very deceiving early on. I like the idea of connecting to ACA groups, where others will share your experience of not getting what you needed, and getting hurt instead. Wish you well.