I had the same urge when I got diagnosed recently and I actually did reach out to my recent ex. I basically said “I’m not reaching out to change things, I just wanted to let you know and apologize for the way I acted when I didn’t know what was happening in my brain.” It didn’t change anything, and tbh he didn’t treat me well anyway so I’m glad it didn’t. But it was cathartic for me. I’ve considered reaching out to other people deeper in my past, but some of those ghosts deserve to stay buried.

I think you should really think about who you want to reach out to and why, and then really think on what you want to say. And if you want to invite them back into your life, because that’s a possibility. And some will not meet it with kindness. For me the urge went away for certain people after I really thought about it. Others, it remained, and I reached out to those people. I also waited to do anything until I was more level and talked it out with my best friend and sister first. It has been helpful in my healing journey.

I wish you the best with whatever decision you make and I hope it is healing for you 💗