I have two grown daughters — my oldest is formally diagnosed as autistic and will always need support managing her life. My youngest hasn’t been officially diagnosed, but I strongly believe she’s also on the spectrum, just in a different way. Most people assume she’s neurotypical, but both her father and I have recognized the signs since early on - and she sees it too.
As for me, I’m almost 50 and have never received a formal diagnosis for anything, despite being prescribed medication at different times for anxiety, depression, and OCD. I also heavily suspect I have BPD, but getting that kind of diagnosis, especially without insurance or the ability to travel, is incredibly difficult. And there’s so much more to that, but this comment would get quite lengthy. 😅
So I completely get where you’re coming from. Not everyone has access to a diagnosis, resources, or support, and you don’t need a degree to recognize patterns through research, experience, and self-awareness.
Exactly 💯 I appreciate you reaching out and sharing your experience. It means the world to me!
I think lived experiences and legitimate seeking of oneself can speak volumes, and even if there's a small chance that someone who self identificarion isn't correct, at least they feel as if there's a community of people who understands and accepts them.
Getting a diagnosis is the world's way of saying give me proof, but once the proof is given most people still don't give the accommodations needed for individuals to thrive.
In some cases, people get diagnosis because they need the extra support from society and though society is reluctant to give the support and resources needed,the bit of support granted it's still beneficial, and I'm not down talking anyone who's diagnosed, I want there to be more understanding for people who choose to self identify.
I agree with you 110%.
I have two grown daughters — my oldest is formally diagnosed as autistic and will always need support managing her life. My youngest hasn’t been officially diagnosed, but I strongly believe she’s also on the spectrum, just in a different way. Most people assume she’s neurotypical, but both her father and I have recognized the signs since early on - and she sees it too.
As for me, I’m almost 50 and have never received a formal diagnosis for anything, despite being prescribed medication at different times for anxiety, depression, and OCD. I also heavily suspect I have BPD, but getting that kind of diagnosis, especially without insurance or the ability to travel, is incredibly difficult. And there’s so much more to that, but this comment would get quite lengthy. 😅
So I completely get where you’re coming from. Not everyone has access to a diagnosis, resources, or support, and you don’t need a degree to recognize patterns through research, experience, and self-awareness.
Thanks for sharing this.
Exactly 💯 I appreciate you reaching out and sharing your experience. It means the world to me!
I think lived experiences and legitimate seeking of oneself can speak volumes, and even if there's a small chance that someone who self identificarion isn't correct, at least they feel as if there's a community of people who understands and accepts them.
Getting a diagnosis is the world's way of saying give me proof, but once the proof is given most people still don't give the accommodations needed for individuals to thrive.
In some cases, people get diagnosis because they need the extra support from society and though society is reluctant to give the support and resources needed,the bit of support granted it's still beneficial, and I'm not down talking anyone who's diagnosed, I want there to be more understanding for people who choose to self identify.
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