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[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 7 points 1 month ago (2 children)

All that stuff is why I don’t have a formal Dx Re ASD. No, you cannot speak to anyone who knew me as a kid, they are dead, demented, or persona non.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 8 points 1 month ago

well they're added weight, but they're not specifically required. The biggest roadblock is the fucking expense, jesus.

[–] anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Same re ASD. And I don’t feel like forking out the $3k or so for testing, either

E: not that I don’t think getting a diagnosis would be valuable, I’m just over drs appointments etc

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

yeah I didn't bother because 1) wont change shit and 2) anyone I mention being ASD to universally goes DUUUUUUHHHHHHHH

ADHD test is required for His Lordship though because it's hit a point where its started doing damage. He doesn't have to put up with that nonsense.

[–] indisin@aussie.zone 0 points 1 month ago

As someone who has been through the ADHD process. HelloGP are cheap and refer you to their cheap remote psychiatrists. Super easy process.