Does anyone else experience a loss of identity when someone claims something that is part of their personality? Almost a sense of invasion, as if something is being taken away from me. 

A friend starts a job that I’m currently studying for = envy
2 best friends open up to me about how they think they have BPD = envy 
Acquaintance joins the ‘scene’ making friends with people I’m too shy to talk to = envy
Acquaintance suddenly expresses similar interests and style as me = envy
You get the idea... 

I guess with ADHD, my whole life has felt like I’m putting in so much work, but I don’t get the same results or praise as other people because I haven’t got as much to show for it.

Yes I know realistically it’s not useful to compare myself to others. I try to remind myself of the things in my life that make grateful and feel happiness and love.

I usually avoid these feelings by completely avoiding the person/situation who’s triggered me, but that just creates more problems.  

I know all emotions are useful so I want to learn how to use these feelings in a constructive way. I want to claim my own power back.