I don't know if it makes us more susceptible, but maybe it's more of a common denominator?

My mom describes me as type A, I think I'm more B or E, but I certainly identify with the perfectionism, over-sensitivity, people pleasing, not saying no, needing to make sure that misinformation gets corrected, on and on and on.

This dx, combined with some other life changing events, i.e, three kids and a marriage that needed work has been a small blessing in disguise for me. Therapy and a combo of in-person and on-line support groups have been momentous for me in getting my stress down to a reasonable level. I've worked so hard, and am still a work in progress, at reworking my initial reactions and thought processes through mindfullness techniques, etc. They say we can rewire ourselves to produce a more desireable, less stressful reaction to life's little triggers/stressors.

Thanks so much for this thread today. Certainly means alot to me.