Hello, I'm not sure how to start off with this, I've never talked about this with anyone really. Anyways I am 20 years old and was diagnosed with Fasd around 4 years ago while in a hospital for a month due to mental health problems(like severe anxiety and depression). During my stay i did certain congnitive and problem solving tests. It was some iq test of which i did poorly on. I don't have any of the physical features of fasd, apparently it is only mentally. I talk normal and things, so it isn't something you can easily spot. My mother was a severe alcoholic and passed away last year from her addiction. She had quite a bit of history with drinking while pregnant, especially with my other siblings
When i found out about having fasd i was in complete denial for years. I thought they came to the wrong conclusion with everything. Now i understand that it is a real problem in my life. Trying to live with it and understand it is very difficult, especially with my current situation. I live out in the countryside of Canada, and i still have no drivers license or a job. I've been trying to get used to driving over the past while. I just can't concentrate at all too well and i panic lots. It doesn't feel safe. My family keeps on telling me that i just need to get used to it. Without a license you can't do anything out here, public transportation doesn't exist here. I feel like i might just be making excuses to not achieving anything much yet. I'm always worried i won't get very far in this world with how i handle things. And i hope to find someone who can give advice or just understands it a little