Level 1 autism + adhd (audhd)

Hi, i’m an adult now and finally being able to understand myself a bit a better i feel like i’ve found some of the answers, i am awaiting adhd diagnosis but i believe i may also have autism, i come from a background where neurodivergence wasn’t understood but rather labelled as bad egg. I wanted to see what type of 1 on 1 help i can get and who i can contact that understands the topic well as taking the first step always feels the hardest, i just want clarification or more understanding before i start the whole process, maybe even someone to talk to unpack all the stuff i’ve experienced and see how if it fits, basically i just want confirmation i’m not going mad. Currently ongoing cbt but i’m finding it really difficult same with the gp appointment i had to get it, found both really difficult to speak to as it felt less of them trying to understand me and more like they’re judging me.

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  • GPs are not trained in this stuff, they do physical things, refer you to specialists a d treat childhood ailments.

    They are not there to help you make sense of your life. It won't feel like they are helping 

    Therapy that is NT oriented is ok for NT type problems, although may be framed in unhelpful or confusing ways, e.g. more emotional that factual or rules based.

    You may need something more tailored, but is generally private. 

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  • GPs are not trained in this stuff, they do physical things, refer you to specialists a d treat childhood ailments.

    They are not there to help you make sense of your life. It won't feel like they are helping 

    Therapy that is NT oriented is ok for NT type problems, although may be framed in unhelpful or confusing ways, e.g. more emotional that factual or rules based.

    You may need something more tailored, but is generally private. 

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