Yes, yes, yes! Before my psychiatrist appointment to be assessed for both autism & ADHD I kept saying to my husband, "If I'm not diagnosed, I don't believe them"! I had done enough research at that point to know that I met the criteria for autism, and almost certainly for ADHD as well. I was confident that if I wasn't diagnosed, I still had both conditions. But thankfully all he said was "You haven't made it up - it's not all in your head. You have seen yourself in these traits/videos/articles/etc because it is you." Honestly one of the most affirming things I've ever heard in my life.
Yeah, I was self-diagnosed for years before getting the formal 'ok' earlier this year. I honestly didn't think formal diagnosis would make a difference, but it's made SUCH a difference. I'm only sorry I didn't do it sooner.
I think you're in Australia like me - if you're wanting to pursue diagnosis I am happy to let you know where I went & cost etc :)
Amazing! That’s so cool it made such a positive difference. And thank you for your kind offer. I am indeed in Australia but plans are already in motion. I’ll be writing more about this soon. Stay tuned :)
Yes, yes, yes! Before my psychiatrist appointment to be assessed for both autism & ADHD I kept saying to my husband, "If I'm not diagnosed, I don't believe them"! I had done enough research at that point to know that I met the criteria for autism, and almost certainly for ADHD as well. I was confident that if I wasn't diagnosed, I still had both conditions. But thankfully all he said was "You haven't made it up - it's not all in your head. You have seen yourself in these traits/videos/articles/etc because it is you." Honestly one of the most affirming things I've ever heard in my life.
That's a fantastic thing to hear!!! So glad you found someone that validated what you knew all along 🎉🥰
Yeah, I was self-diagnosed for years before getting the formal 'ok' earlier this year. I honestly didn't think formal diagnosis would make a difference, but it's made SUCH a difference. I'm only sorry I didn't do it sooner.
I think you're in Australia like me - if you're wanting to pursue diagnosis I am happy to let you know where I went & cost etc :)
Amazing! That’s so cool it made such a positive difference. And thank you for your kind offer. I am indeed in Australia but plans are already in motion. I’ll be writing more about this soon. Stay tuned :)
Awesome!!
Absolutely! Here it is 🥰 https://adhdrollercoaster.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/SASI.pdf