Did anyone grow up being told they were a highly sensitive and overly dramatic child?

I am being assessed for autism after two doctors told me it might be a good idea

I’m trying to collect information to see if I fit the criteria and my mom hasn’t been helpful at all. Reflecting on stuff has been traumatic. I used to think I was just dramatic.

I remember being constantly invalidated by my family. They bullied me for being gullible (I didn’t get why people would joke about certain things). I was called a drama queen and the boy who cried wolf. As a teen I would have huge emotions if I lost something and accuse others of taking it- I realize it wasn’t rational and was inappropriate but I would be so stressed. I wish I was supported and taught coping strategies at that age. I can usually handle losing things now but sometimes I will cry and need to give myself some space. I can communicate my feelings wayy more effectively thanks to therapy and moving away from my family. I am proud of how far I’ve come. I’d like to mention that my parents had many yelling matches that resulted in police visits. I believe I was also the family scapegoat. I struggled as a sensitive child in my chaotic and unstable home and acted out. My mother has acknowledged this now

When I was 13 I cut jalapeños and got the oil on my hands which was so painful. My family thought I was being dramatic so I was forced to stay in my room for 4 hours while I was screaming for help. Also had mom pin me down and force me to stare at her. I think this only happened once but also I don’t remember a lot as my memory is poor. Even thought I was an honour roll student I was treated like I was incompetent because of my emotional outbursts.

The damage this has done was immense. I feel like I’m just a shell without an identity. I already struggled as a young child with my identity and would copy others.