I think I may have ADD. But I think I also have autism. Now I've read about PDD-NOS, but is that still a thing? And how easy would it be to diagnose my cocktail of things?

[–] frogfruit@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

ADHD is usually fairly easy to get evaluated for, depending on where you're located. Getting evaluated for autism as an adult is usually much more difficult.

[–] NaoPb@eviltoast.org 1 points 1 year ago

Good to know. I have an appointment in the new year. Long waiting list ofcourse.

[–] HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Pretty sure it's been changed around a bit lately but for shits n giggles, look up NLD (Neurological Learning Disorder) and see if that fits as well :p

[–] NaoPb@eviltoast.org 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks for the rabbithole, hehe. Also quite fits.

[–] feedum_sneedson@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's more helpful to think of it as one thing, your thing. Better than collecting diagnoses as some people are fond of doing. All these conditions overlap because the etiology overlaps.

Personally I was diagnosed with NDD-NOS, basically the same as what you're describing, with the understanding that it most closely matches ADHD-PI in terms of specific disorders.

[–] NaoPb@eviltoast.org 0 points 1 year ago

I agree. One single diagnosis in which stuff fits is probably better than multiple seperate ones.

Interesting, I did not know about NDD-NOS. I'll have a read. Thanks.

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[–] emptiestplace@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

In many different scenarios I'd be right there with you, but I think you might be missing the point here.

People who are raised by people who don't struggle as much (and consequently are unable to relate or empathize meaningfully with ND struggles) are likely to grow up thinking they are broken and that they must hide who they are to avoid inconveniencing others. This might seem quaint, but think of it in terms of survival - not politeness.

When you see people commenting things like "omg I thought it was just me" or whatever, it's possible that this is the first time someone has ever felt like they weren't fundamentally alone. Once we get to this point, we can start to feel a bit more confident about learning more and/or seeking help.

And finally... your argument, "it's just less", is really fucking stupid. How is magnitude not relevant? Did you think before you wrote this, or are you just embarrassingly confident by default?

[–] SkyeStarfall@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Neurotypical people don't do this.

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