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[-] thoughtfuldragon 4 points 3 days ago

Technically still in this group

[-] stinerman@midwest.social 4 points 3 days ago

Same. I have some autistic and ADHD qualities but I manage and getting a diagnosis doesn't seem like it would change my life in any way. So maybe I am and maybe I'm not. Who cares?

[-] dai@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

Meds have curbed lots of my ADHD life issues, I feel that post diagnosis and taking kiddie speed most days has made a massive improvement to my quality of life.

Having motivation to complete some basic life admin tasks or take on and complete projects has been such a massive improvement for me.

Understanding that getting a diagnosis in Australia took me over a year, and the process was costly. I'm sure in other areas of the globe it's a similar process, and it felt to me like it's not streamlined for someone with such a disability but for me the outcome is well worth the battle.

Looking back to who I was then and now, meds have opened so many doors and opportunities for me.

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