As an Neurodivergent individual with Ritalin and without ritalin.
I guess my usual response is, “i am ok ?.” or most of the time, “i am feeling nothing, feel numb?.”
Yeah. Sometimes I do understand the support given by them. But, the constant checking out of are you ok doesnt help much for individual(s) with mental illness or neurodivergent.
Sometime during school term break or non working day. I do sleep late. can’t sleep well with minimal hours of sleep and only could woke up at 9-10am.
Sometimes I just rely on sleeping aid with or without alcohol to sleep.
Just don’t feel much, feeling numb…
So I don’t really know how to response to older generation regarding to them asking me, am I ok ?.
Alocohol actually prevents deep sleep n u wont feel rested even after sleeping. I cant really advice since i cant relate to neurodivergence n ritalin but feeling nothing n numb feels like when i was on antidepressants for some time b4 it starts making me feel neutral instead on sad
It sounds like you’re stuck in this loop of not feeling much and being unsure how to express that to others—especially when they’re just trying to check in.
How do you feel about explaining your neurodivergence or setting expectations with people who ask, especially older generations? Sometimes just saying, “I appreciate you asking, but I’m figuring out what I need right now,” can keep it light but still honest. You don’t owe anyone a deep dive into your feelings unless you’re ready.
I can sense that there’s a lot of pressure for you to give a response that feels acceptable to others, even when you might not be feeling okay. I completely understand how difficult it can be to say “I’m fine” when inside, you’re not. It’s normal to feel conflicted, especially if you’re still figuring out how to be comfortable with opening up, especially with people you may not yet feel safe sharing your true emotions with.
So, I’m wondering—what would feel comfortable for you right now? What would help you express what you’re going through in a way that feels right for you? It might not always be about telling everyone everything, but finding small ways to express how you feel when you’re ready. It could be something simple like saying, “I’m not feeling great, but I’ll talk when I’m ready.” If that feels too much, that’s okay too. You don’t have to force yourself into an uncomfortable position. What would feel like a good first step for you?
It sounds like you’re feeling some uncertainty about how others might handle your openness, especially when the topics could be uncomfortable or intimidating for them. That’s a completely valid concern—it’s not easy to share openly when you’re unsure how it will be received.
That said, being open is a strength, and it shows that you’re willing to connect on a deeper level. If you’re worried about how others might respond, it might help to take things step by step and gauge their comfort level as you go. Would you like to explore ways to balance your openness with their receptiveness? We are here to help.
