Wait what did I come into this thread for again? Oh yeah, ADHD!

@Jynx

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I think it's also possible to have some degree of ND traits without necessarily being to the extent that it qualifies for a diagnosis - it all comes back to how heavily it impacts our ability to function.

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Spot-on. I have a lot of Autistic-like traits, but not to a diagnosable extent because I cope well enough to regulate and mask/adjust to 'fit in'. But I suspect some of this requirement to adjust to the world adds to my MH difficulties.

I think having ADHD would drive me insane. I have some "forgetful days" very occasionally and it drives me nuts not being able to recall what I was doing or why. 😅

One of the signs that my partner might be ADHD was the constantly half-finished tasks, things left out of the fridge, interest-based engrossments, heightened frustration at small questions during other tasks. He decided to get tested because he was doing a TAFE course and struggling with focusing on reading/studying.

I would be interested out of curiosity for myself. However the costs and level of demand for assessments basically rule that out. People often have to wait 6+ months for an adult test here, and it will usually cost at least $1,000 for a straight-forward diagnosis (appointment plus report).

I look at it from a practical perspective - if I notice I have a similar difficulty, I look at what solutions/tips are offered for that challenge, and see whether or not they help for me too. 🙂

I had a really interesting conversation with a friend once, where she described to me the difference between Autistic burnout and Depression burnout, and how they can be confused (look similar symptomatically) but essentially need to be treated/solution in opposite ways. I resonated quite a bit with the autistic-burnout recovery concept, because I know from experience the depression-burnout tactics have not helped (and have lead to further burnout). Again, I don't need to be diagnosed to consider what of it I can try implementing for myself to see if it helps any.

Interesting @AlwaysMyself , @Jynx

I can see different traits of adhd and asd in each of my step children who are adults now

And specialists guessing what my husband has

I am off to bed now , will write later

Good night @Shaz51 . I'm off too. I'm going to do some reading before bed.

I have to go @AlwaysMyself but I have thoughts!! I'll be back around Friday so will try to remember to share them then. TY for the chats!

Night @AlwaysMyself @Shaz51 @Captain24 @Former-Member 💜

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Honestly @Former-Member I love that when I randomly pop into a thread you already seem to be here posting memes 😂

https://m.youtube.com/shorts/F_q92hsB8aQ

Anyone else feel this today?

HAHAHA @creative_writer yes every day oh my lawwwwd 🤣