Show threadJackFeb 3, 2025

This is a request to help me find others with #RAD or #ReactiveAttachmentDisorder. Boosts welcome.

Interesting how this may also be affecting others who have #ADHD (there are notable correlations so this may be something for that crowd to pay attention to).

If you relate to this passage, send me a follow request!

“One of the most prominent symptoms is emotional dysregulation. Adults with RAD often feel like they’re on an emotional rollercoaster, with intense feelings that seem to come out of nowhere. They might struggle to name or understand their emotions, leading to confusion and frustration.
Trust issues and fear of intimacy are also common hallmarks of RAD in adults. Imagine trying to build a house on a foundation of quicksand – that’s how forming relationships can feel for someone with RAD. The fear of abandonment or rejection can be so overwhelming that it becomes easier to avoid close relationships altogether.”
Quotes from: https://neurolaunch.com/reactive-attachment-disorder-in-adults/

Reactive Attachment Disorder in Adults: Recognizing Symptoms and Seeking Treatment

Explore symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for Reactive Attachment Disorder in adults to improve relationships and quality of life.

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JackFeb 3, 2025

Last month I learned that I have #RAD or #ReactiveAttachmentDisorder. Since that moment, it feels like I’m pulling back a curtain on my life.

“Reactive Attachment Disorder is like an invisible barrier that separates individuals from the emotional connections most of us take for granted. It’s a condition that develops when a child’s basic needs for comfort, affection, and nurturing aren’t met during the crucial early years of life.”

To be fair, it isn’t like this realization contains really stark discoveries: these are the issues that have been affecting my life over and over. And yet, I had no way to describe the problem in a way that could be understood. I simply thought I was the fucked up one. Well, that’s still true but now having a way to describe how I feel makes it that much easier to help me start to make improvements.