YOu could have an attachment disorder, I know in my child psych classes we learned that it is quite common in those adopted. I am sure you could find some books on adoption and attachment disorders, it is being researched more and more now days. I am sorry it hurts so much.......you missed out on a lot of attention and love that newborns usually get. I wasn't adopted, but my mom was totally detached and abusive, I do understand similar feelings. But I wasn't ever wanted. One good thing is that you WERE eventually by your adopted family. I am not sure how old you are, but relationships can change. The only thing I can offer is try to love yourself and treat yourself with care, you DO matter.
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Originally Posted by dance59326
I'm feeling that I've got an attachment disorder. I can't click with my mother nor my sister who was also adopted from a different area.
I was found about 2 wks as a newborn on the streets of China, picked up by the police. Sent to an orphanage which was an abusive orphanage, fed like 2X a week
adopted at age 1.5 years old, moved to North America, not giving where I live for privacy reasons
I'm growing up as a psychological mess in and out of the hospital, attempted suicide, am self-destructive, don't feel like I'm really here
is anyone a person like me?? highly unlikely, anyone a professional here??? I need some help
Main Question
Does Adoption affect the way a child grows up into their later life?
I feel that this is true
please help me, I really need some answers!    |