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[–] NegativeInf 9 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

My ADHD tells me to try and empathize by sharing a similar experience. It took me so long to realize people were taking it as "one upping" now I just don't share anything.

[–] FireRetardant 4 points 6 days ago

Yea same here. I've learned to let to them get their full story out, then I ask if I may share a similar experience,