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?
So many great responses, thank you all.
It touched upon all my concerns and questions, and further avenues to do research when I have the time.
I think I’ll stick with self-identification for now, and use it for mainly personal and social settings. I think the sort of accommodations I would get with an official Autism diagnosis is already covered through my ADHD diagnosis, at least at this stage of my life.
We shall see if this remains the case as I progress through the tiresome testing of the ADHD meds, but I’ll not worry about the costs and additional work for now.