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What's the relation between Autism and ADHD? Why are both often related? (lemmy.world)
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I got the diagnose of autism but I don't know if I'm ADHD. But now I'm kind of worried because I see this relation pretty often, it feels like you must have ADHD if you have autism.

How do you know you have ADHD (except consulting a doctor)?

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[–] CodenameDarlen@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I'm worried of it being affecting my life and I don't know about it. Just like autism, after I got the diagnosis a lot of my behaviors started making sense.

There was a struggle before it because I was trying to fit in groups and it never worked, then autism diagnosis made it clear to me and know I understand myself better.

A huge weight was removed from me, I stopped blaming myself for not fitting in.

The same applies to ADHD, I'm worried I might have it and not knowing about it.

[–] Australis13@fedia.io 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

In that case I'd recommend just reading up on ADHD and the various coping strategies and techniques that one can use. If those seem to help, or you identify with people describing their experience of ADHD, then it may be worthwhile pursuing a diagnosis.

[–] haroldfinch@feddit.nl 3 points 2 days ago

Agreed.

In addition, be sure to take a wide sample of ADHD symptoms from what you research.

It is such a broad condition that manifests quite differently in many people.

It might help narrow it down a little by looking at AuDHD specifically. The Autism + ADHD mix.