Hey @Ilikecats
I just wanted to drop in and let you know you're not alone. I've struggled with my mental health my whole life, was diagnosed bipolar at 18, I came to find out nearly a year ago (I'm 27 now) that it was a misdiagnosis, I'm actually autistic, have ADHD, and have complex PTSD. It's so hard to find adequate support I know. And even harder when you begin to question Autism, it can be life changing for sure. I went through a really rough time when I found out I'm Autistic, there was so much to process and honestly a year later I'm still learning and unpacking things. My biggest recommendation would be finding a neuroaffirming psychologist, you don't need an official autism diagnosis to see one, but they may be able to help you unpack things and answer any questions you have about your neurodivergence and mental health. Key being that they are neuroaffirming. I went through many psychologists, some of which I felt made things worse, until I found neuroaffirming therapy. My last therapist was autistic herself and it was so helpful to be able to have her insight. Also there are Facebook groups for late diagnosed autistic/adhd peeps that can be really helpful to read through, many of us who are late diagnosed have similar experiences. Wishing you all the best
