Should You Get An Autism/ADHD Diagnosis As An Adult?

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Have you noticed your feed filling up with neurodivergent content lately?

Do you find yourself relating to posts about ADHD, autism, or other forms of neurodivergence?

Has something made you stop and wonder—could that be me?

Maybe you’ve always felt a little different, like the world moves to a rhythm you don’t quite follow.

If you think you might be autistic or ADHD or both, and you’re considering seeking a diagnosis, later in life, don’t let the idea of a label put you off.

It’s not just a label.

It’s knowledge.

How can you thrive in your own life, if you don’t understand your own brain?

Who are you without your brain?

Your thoughts, your perspective -your very consciousness is in your brain. Your brain is you.

Without understanding your brain, how can you understand yourself?

If you’re anything like me, you want truth.

A diagnosis doesn’t mean you’re imagining things – it gives you facts.

It doesn’t make you irrational – it offers reasons.

It doesn’t make you weak or less – it gives you the power of understanding.

Don’t let the stigma or fear around labels stop you from discovering your true self.

You deserve to know who you truly are.

2 responses to “Should You Get An Autism/ADHD Diagnosis As An Adult?”

  1. TheZebraPuzzle Avatar

    Realizing I’m on the spectrum has honestly been life-changing. It helped me make sense of so much—things from my past that never quite added up, and even how I move through the world today. It gave me a whole new way of understanding myself, and a better path forward.

    That said, I personally decided not to go through with a formal diagnosis that would go on my official record. My doctor basically confirmed what I already knew, but didn’t recommend taking that extra step. And to be honest, I think that made sense. In the times we’re living in, I don’t think it’s unreasonable to be cautious about what goes into your medical record. Looking back, I’m glad I stopped where I did.

    Everyone’s journey is different, of course—but for me, having that clarity without the paperwork has still made a huge difference.

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    1. autisticnana Avatar

      I totally get that, thank you for your comment, and I agree with what you say. I can see that getting the assessment or just the realisation and self-diagnosis is equally validating. These are frightening times we are living in.

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