I have ADHD. That’s a certain. Officially diagnosed, on the process of finding medication and titration.

Although the doc I was meeting who was conducting the ADHD tests and a few followups, took account my traits and the answers to the ADHD questionnaire, which suggests AuDHD in their experience.

I read many AuDHD accounts and blogs online. Their story always lines up really well with mine.

I am of the opinion that the label does not matter in terms of practicality. A “what helps, helps” kind of motto. But I do feel a bit disingenuous when I say I am autistic to people since I didn’t get a second opinion or anything.

Any experiences and thoughts on this? Is there is any concrete benefits if I were to seek out an official Autism diagnosis aswell?

  • Beetle [hy/hym]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    3 days ago

    It’s no one’s business to know whether you have an official diagnosis. Many people aren’t able to, or choose not to get an official diagnosis for many reasons. If you have done research on autism and believe you have it then that’s valid.

    Whether or not it would be beneficial to get an official diagnosis depends on your situation. If you live in the US I’d personally not get one right now since weird things are happening there and for some reason autism is one of the topics of interest for the fascists. However if you are struggling financially and there is a possibility a diagnosis could get you some benefits then that might be a reason to get a diagnosis.