kookyme
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Post by kookyme on Apr 16, 2019 8:17:01 GMT
Hi folks,
I'm not just new to ADDUK, but also freshly diagnosed (as in, 3 days ago) as having ADHD. My consultant also said I have symptoms of high-functioning autism, but didn't think a formal assessment would be that useful at this stage. Instead, I've been referred to a counsellor that specialises in adults with both conditions to help me with the social stuff.
Did you know that 40% of people with ADHD also have autism?
I've had my suspicions about the latter for many years, but it was only once my son was diagnosed with ADHD that I started reading about the condition. The descriptions were laugh-out-loud funny - it's like someone had been watching me all my life!
Anyhow, I'm still struggling to get my head around the diagnosis/diagnoses; I'm terribly worried about being judged or put into some sort of box that doesn't fit who I am. And I am also afraid that I will put my own self in some sort of box - that I will switch from trying to fit in with neurotypical people (if any really exist) to now trying to fit in with the ADHD crowd.
I welcome all thoughts and reflections; thank you for being here as it's good to just talk.
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Post by speedy1 on Apr 20, 2019 20:31:14 GMT
Thx 4 the fact no I did not know that 40% of people with adhd have autism.
Know what u mean about the box thing especially putting ure self in 1
I can't do that coz the psych says so why try
Nope nope nope people appreciate u more if u try & fail rather than not try at all
Plus some of my epic fails r hilarious! (not in the moment though)
I think the power of suggestion is a powerful thing
Don't get sucked in & start acting how u think u shud act
Be yourself & always do ure best.
People will know there's something different about u but they just can't put there finger on it
Don't tell them u have adhd til they know ure strengths & weaknesses
Otherwise they mite decide that u can't do stuff & u'll miss out.
& then if u don't get a chance 2 epic fail imagine how boring gossip wud be
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