AuDHD- newly diagnosed. Hi

NAS89189 said:

Amigurumi is making soft toys / teddies/animals etc

Cool! What animals are you currently making?

If you are usually interested in neurodivergence, Aucademy is a great autistic led education platform to learn about your autistic/ADHD experience:

https://aucademy.co.uk/

https://youtube.com/@aucademy6195?si=OFCF_ninN1zuq3E-

I hope your mental health improves soon so you can return to your interest in neurodivergence!

Amigurumi is making soft toys / teddies/animals etc. 

Thank you. ️ 

Ah, I’m slowly learning about my autism and blamed a lot on the ADHD, but actually starting to learn where the line is and figuring out who I am and stuff. 

When I’m in a better mental state than I am at the moment, I too focus on neurodivergence. 

NAS89189 said:

I’m currently trying to make some things for a Christmas fair

Great! Hopefully your items will be profitable!

NAS89189 said:

amigurumi. 

What is this?

 I love everything about our autistic community and experiences, it is my dedicated interest!

It’s been really difficult to navigate, especially as we were forced to apply for a joint claim even though we weren’t ready. But that’s a long and boring story lol! 

I love to crochet everything haha. I make a lot of shawls, and I’m currently trying to make some things for a Christmas fair. I also like making amigurumi. 
what about you?! 

NAS89189 said:

DWP have reduced benefits and now have very little to live on! 

That must be really difficult for you!

You are very welcome for my reply and what do you like to crochet?

I have explored all avenues which is how I needed up here. 
I know it sounds like I’m knocking every suggestion, but I have contacted everyone and everything and reached out to anyone who will listen. 

I called the Samaritans and they advised me to “just think more positively”. 

How about speaking to the uni you graduated from to see if they have any options for therapy for aluminatis?

It may be you can even work with some of the students in their final year or postgrads but it could be a way to do this for no cost.

I did a lot research for my dissertation into therapies and adhd/autism, so although CBT isn’t effective for either condition, it has a small benefit and is my only option.

I barely have enough money to get a weekly shop now. So I’m not able to do that! 

How about going private? It costs about £40-50 / hour. Is this viable?

CBT is not often effective for people with autistic traits although I'm not sure if the same is true for AuDHD people. Most therapists with experience of autists know this and offer more targetted techniques.

Unfortunately not. I can get back on the list for CBT but that’s quite a lengthy wait and although I love CBT, it ultimately isn’t all that beneficial for me. 

NAS89189 said:

It just feels like it’s blow after blow and I can’t get my head above water! 

Do you have access to a therapist? I think they would be the best way to get focussed help at the moment.

Hi thank you for replying. 
I will check out the website, although I’m not in a financial posture to fund anything at the moment. DWP have reduced benefits and now have very little to live on! 

Anyway, I like to crochet and knit and also sewing. ️

Thank you for replying. I have the last book and another that I can’t remember. But I’m unable to focus properly at the moment! 

But will give it another go. Had an awful lot of stuff going on over the last two years, including 4 deaths and the death of my soul mate kitty. It just feels like it’s blow after blow and I can’t get my head above water! 

Hello!

Welcome to your autistic community! A lot of us are AuDHD (not me, I am just plain autistic!)

What do you like crafting?

Also below I have posted a link to an autistic consultant who specialises in supporting neurodivergent people through burnout:

Viv Dawes

https://www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/

I hope this helps!

That is quite a big question but there are a few good books that offer advice on all aspects of this:

Managing ADHD Workbook for Women, Exercises and Strategies to Improve Focus, Motivation, and Confidence - Duan MD, Christy (2022)
eISBN: 9781638782452

Women With ADHD, A Life-Changing Guide to Embrace the Hidden Struggles of Living with ADHD – Includes Debunked Myths and 15 Effective Tips to Positively Transform Your Life - Sanders, Roberta (2021)
(no ISBN listed in book)

A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD (Embrace Neurodiversity, Live Boldly, and Break Through Barriers) - Sari Solden_ Michelle Frank (2019)
(no ISBN listed in book)

The queen of distraction, how women with ADHD can conquer chaos, find focus, and get more done - Sari Solden, Matlen, Terry (2014)
ISBN 9781626250918

Any approach will need to be considered in relation to the symptoms you experience so rather than offering a quick fix without all the context of your needs then I think the books are the best way forward.