How did you found out that you had both adhd and autism?
Hi everyone,
I was diagnosed with combined-type ADHD as an adult. Over the last few years, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on how I function, especially after going through a period of significant stress, major life changes, burnout, and depression.
I’ve found myself relating to many experiences shared by people with AuDHD, but I’m trying to stay open-minded and curious rather than jumping to conclusions.
So I’m particularly interested in hearing from those of you who were diagnosed later in life with both ADHD and autism:
What made you start thinking it might be more than just ADHD?
Were there any specific experiences or patterns that made things click for you?
Was there anything you’d always experienced but assumed was normal?
Did certain traits become more noticeable after burnout, chronic stress, or major life changes?
How did you distinguish those experiences from what you had previously attributed to ADHD alone?
I’m especially interested in personal experiences and what led you to see the bigger picture differently.
Thank you for sharing your stories.