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38, Autistic and Stuck

odd_sunflower

Hello all. 

I was diagnosed with AuDHD a few months ago. 

I still have no idea what I am trying to learn. Great- there's a 'label' for me, but the after care and support was so poor, I just feel like I was prescribed with medication and then off on my way. I have been reading books and trying to learn a bit more about myself, other people and the world, but it hasn't been easy. I struggled my whole life- blamed with reckless behaviour, troubled child, teenager and adult, constantly prescribed with anxiety and depression medication since I was 18 years old, and well, the trauma that came with all of that was horrendous. Life was affected and impacted so severely and all I was ever told was take your medication and go to therapy. 

I struggle with my behaviour- I'm offensive to some people, sometimes my loved ones, seen as erratic, and reckless at times. I've been told 'to be normal'. My brain is constantly overwhelmed, which leads to constant fatigue, and the vicious cycle just goes on and on. 

I don't hide that I am neurodivergent, but I do get the odd 'ohhh, so that why you're so weird!' It doesn't bother me, well, sometimes it does, but I wish there was more support, more learning tools and education. I wish life was easier. 

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  • I get you I got diagnosed with both and I truly feel like what was the point, someone is getting massive amounts of money to just chuck labels at people, like dont get me wrong I have both and they are fucking me up massively , but what is the point in getting diagnosed with both if when you get a label they pat you on the head and say run along

    ive got medication for the adhd and tbh its a waste of time my adhd is me needing something interesting to do because everything is boring to me, adhd medication doesnt address that it just gives you the ability for have extreme focus on somthing you already want to do, so its absolutely pointless for me 

    and for autism they didnt even try and give me any after diagnosis care its just oh your diagnosed you have a supper power and should be happy 

    the reality is *** and the is no cure, your genetics determine your enjoyment of life and these things will destroy it, im sorry I dont have anything positive to input , but I do 100 percent get what you are feeling, and I feel like all this stuff is a disgrace 

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  • I get you I got diagnosed with both and I truly feel like what was the point, someone is getting massive amounts of money to just chuck labels at people, like dont get me wrong I have both and they are fucking me up massively , but what is the point in getting diagnosed with both if when you get a label they pat you on the head and say run along

    ive got medication for the adhd and tbh its a waste of time my adhd is me needing something interesting to do because everything is boring to me, adhd medication doesnt address that it just gives you the ability for have extreme focus on somthing you already want to do, so its absolutely pointless for me 

    and for autism they didnt even try and give me any after diagnosis care its just oh your diagnosed you have a supper power and should be happy 

    the reality is *** and the is no cure, your genetics determine your enjoyment of life and these things will destroy it, im sorry I dont have anything positive to input , but I do 100 percent get what you are feeling, and I feel like all this stuff is a disgrace 

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