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[–] Strider@lemmy.world 10 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I've been there. Today officially I have the proof of not having adhd, which is great so I can focus on autism.

Seeking a 'treatment' (strictly speaking autism isn't treated) is an on and off thought but over decades the effort of high masking hits so hard it's unbearable.

Off to waiting a VERY LONG TIME in a fucking so called first world country for a critical diagnosis just because I'm atypical.

Edit: btw it gets worse.. Not even getting appointments. Guess I'll just just suffer then.