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?

  • mrfugu [he/him, any]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    2 days ago

    I went through something similar last year. My conclusion was that I don’t really need any of the minimal accommodations available to people with autism (especially at this point in my life, almost 30). That and “bragging rights” are really all an (expensive) diagnosis will get you. I’m not planning on being a spokesperson for autistics but it has been incredibly helpful for me, my partner, and my friends as a sort of framing mechanism to understand how I respond to things.