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Would you change?

Sam

I have been thinking a lot since my diagnosis, and the internet seems bombarded with information about our difficulties and defecits, and I think this overshadows our qualities. We can be honest and loyal, have remarkable memory and recall,  be meticulous, logical and we can hyperfocus, as some examples. 

I realise we have all had different experiences in life, but I was just curious if you would rather be NT if given the opportunity?

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  • We are who we are and there is nothing wrong with that, the sad reality is though that neurodiverse people can find many seemingly and supposedly natural things difficult and it can have a big impact on their quality of life so as of now I would absolutely change to be like everyone else. However, there is the side of me that hates uncertainty and that is a big unknown!

    I may feel differently had I received a diagnosis whilst young and had the right support to cope better. As of now awaiting a diagnosis but pretty confident I am on the spectrum. 

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  • We are who we are and there is nothing wrong with that, the sad reality is though that neurodiverse people can find many seemingly and supposedly natural things difficult and it can have a big impact on their quality of life so as of now I would absolutely change to be like everyone else. However, there is the side of me that hates uncertainty and that is a big unknown!

    I may feel differently had I received a diagnosis whilst young and had the right support to cope better. As of now awaiting a diagnosis but pretty confident I am on the spectrum. 

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