Neurodivergence

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All things neurodivergent and relating to the broader neurodivergent community (and communities).

See also this community's sister subs Feminism, LGBTQ+, Disability, and POC

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Thought I'd get the ball rolling as this is empty!

I'm neamhsplach, I'm undiagnosed but I'm being screened for possible ADHD and/or dyspraxia because of some issues I've had with work.

I love Taskmaster and never miss an episode of The Blindboy Podcast. Looking forward to chatting to you all!

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm Demondice, but I'm nowhere near as demonic as the name might suggest. 40 years old, and just going through the diagnostic process now as I'm very likely autistic. It's a bit of an anxiety-inducing time as I worry that I'm just imagining the symptoms and I'm wasting everyone's time. However, pretty much everyone I speak to tells me that I'm one of the most obviously autistic people they've ever met and find the concept of me doubting it hilarious.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I felt that way for a long time too but I struggled with the opposite with people not believing I could possibly be autistic. It was a relief to finally get a diagnosis :) I don't think you'll be wasting anyone's time if you ask for an assessment. In fact you'll be saying yourself, your partner, friends and family, a lot of pain and time.