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Jamaqius

Hey everyone,

I’m 38, cis gay man, currently self-diagnosed while I’m on the waitlist for something official. I’ve struggled with mental health & neurodivergence my whole life but it only occurred to me in the last 5 years or so that being autistic or ADHD was even a possibility, now that I’ve accepted it, done some digging & a lot of reflection on my past & present struggles, both alone & with a mental health professional, it is glaringly obvious that I fit into the AuDHD category.

I spent 13 years living in Australia & Canada, moving around a lot trying to find “my people” & a place I felt like I belonged with limited success, now I’m back in Scotland after two bad burnouts a few years apart, as I needed a better support system, & I’m finally realizing & addressing the reality of having a brain that works differently from most.

I’m into video games, travel, hiking, baking (pies mostly, absolute beginner), food & drink in general.

Hope to connect to some people here who I can relate to & share our experiences!

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  • Hi, welcome to the community, recognising what's going on is very important and life changing. I'm also waiting for my assessment, for the final answer, wether I am autistic or something else. I also hope that this diagnosis will be a "ticket" for getting support. I wish you luck and I hope you don't have to wait long.

  • in reply to Alien0n3arth

    Hey,

    Yeah, I think after this much time a formal diagnosis would definitely supply me with some serious validation, but luckily in Scotland they recognize self diagnosis so I’m getting at least some support to keep me going until that happens. I don’t know if it’s the same where you are but it might be worth looking into support you can receive even before your diagnosis if it could make your life easier?

    Good luck to you too & I hope your assessment comes soon too!

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  • in reply to Alien0n3arth

    Hey,

    Yeah, I think after this much time a formal diagnosis would definitely supply me with some serious validation, but luckily in Scotland they recognize self diagnosis so I’m getting at least some support to keep me going until that happens. I don’t know if it’s the same where you are but it might be worth looking into support you can receive even before your diagnosis if it could make your life easier?

    Good luck to you too & I hope your assessment comes soon too!

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