I have a ton of hobbies, some I truly enjoy (even though I don't do them enough), some I've become an expert in, but honestly I hate them because I hate talking to people.
So how do you bring yourself to sell all the unused HAM Radio equipment? I keep telling myself it's a good skill in an emergency, but when I turn on the radio and hear all the small talk I want to claw my eyes out.
Hello, I'm new here. I'm diagnosed with autism already but am questioning whether I also have ADHD. My question is before you were medicated for ADHD did you feel totally and utterly exhausted nearly all the time?
Like I sleep 8-10 hours a day and wake up like I've had none. I feel so much fatigue nearly all the time. The only time I ever feel like I have any energy is when I'm hyperfixated on something.
I have AuDHD, and life has been..not easy for me. I haven't been diagnosed, but the signs are all there. I'm very awkward, its hard for me to focus on talking to people, its hard to focus on things i love, and I'm generally a mess, and i really, really want a solution!!
However..It's been very bad, i live in a place that doesn't have alot of representation when it comes to cases of ADHD or autism. When i tried mentioning medication to my family, their only hangup was the fact that 'your gonna get addicted to it, it has bad side effects!' and like..yea, have you ever drank water?? i NEED to be medicated!
I'm not normal and it's ruining my life, I feel down just about every single day due to how alienated i feel by this world, and the best part their solution was 'we shhould get you in a strict diet, that'll fix your insides, and fix ADHD!'. Yes, diets are good, but they do NOT cure ADHD, infact not even medication does, but it certainly helps more than i've ever seen diets do for me. And this is a poorly-thought idea, because guess what - i CANT focus on a diet when my AuDHD continues to exist! So i'm just forced to continue existing in this hard reality..i really need to get medicated soon. The aspects in which AuDHD affects my life socially and mentally makes life so unnecessarily difficult, and causes me so much pain and spiraling. How do i deal with my backwards parents and convince them i need it? Because i've tried telling them that other people have tried it and it's FINE, but i need irrefutable proof of sorts.
Hello, my name is Mario and I’m a 36 year old male. I’m new to this subreddit and actually haven’t been diagnosed completely yet. I’m about to have my third evaluation with Kaiser.
My first appointment was me explaining my experience and what I considered “symptoms” I shared with Autism. My second appointment focused on a string of questions regarding ADHD as my assessor stated I may have AuDHD. I’m feeling very anxious about my upcoming appointment and whether or not I’m able to drop masking. I’m speaking in definitive terms because I know that I’m Autistic, I’m just waiting on her basically. I have been experiencing burnout for the past couple years and have not been able to keep a job and am now unemployed. I fear I can no longer keep up the role I was once playing in life.
I thought I would give a bit of an introduction before the actual issue I’m currently facing, so thank you for bearing with me. The past month or so I have had an increased difficulty in sleeping. Some days I sleep only for two hours and others four to six hours. This issue is starting to weigh heavily on me as I’m expected to find a job so that I can pay rent. I’m having huge anxiety about an interview I’m having today and feel like my sleeping habits aren’t helping. I sometimes wake up with my brain still thinking and am baffled at the thought of this being possible. Has anyone else experienced this?
Hello reddit, Id like to start by saying I was diagnosed with ADHD earlier this year and had started medicating properly as my main resort for self medication was consuming cannabis. Wether its important to mention I had a bad time on concerta but feeling somewhat alot better on vyvanse. I suspect I could be autistic for a few reasons being, that my personal interests feel extremely personal rather than being just something I enjoy, they are apart of my identity completely off the image I have of myself mentally, I consistently feel a strong difference between me and everyone else, feeling extremely disconnected from the world, which inturn makes me feel quite lonely, and over all the past 3 years my mental health has declined a fair amount, Im not happy unless im stoned or on meds.
I recently after taking vyvanse feel like my mask is gone completely and in moments where i feel like I need to I cant, And I feel more firm and confident in my emotions, which I feel has made my meltdowns worse, instead of crying and feeling sorry for myself I feel rage and an uncontrollable urge to punch and hit things. And overall I suffer with anxiety, especially in social circumstances, but yet I really want to be social. Im generally just struggling at my point in life as im 19, and Idk whats wrong with me, and I really just wish I was never born, and im extremely critical of myself and im unsure if im also just dealing with trauma, relating around being intelligent but not being able to ever prove it or apply myself.
Im mainly asking for advice surrounding dealing with this, and providing sources that could help me understand myself better before persuing a diagnosis, and I feel generally I relate better to audhd people, than just adhd people. And really how to deal with the constant feeling of depression because Where i stand now I dont think its ever going to go away, and I sometimes just feel mentally unstable and way too volatile. Sorry if I have broken any rules idk where to go anymore.
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.
Title: What kinds of jobs work with autism, ADHD, chronic pain, migraines, and sensory issues?
I recently found out I’m autistic. I’ve known I have ADHD for about five years, and I’m in my mid-30s.
About two years ago, I was rear-ended in a car accident and severely injured my neck and back. I’ve also been dealing with migraines since then. Because of the pain, injuries, and poor sleep, I haven’t been able to work for around two years.
Financially, I need to find some kind of part-time work so I can stay afloat. Disability would only be around $1,600 a month, which would barely cover my mortgage. The problem is that I honestly don’t know what kind of work I can realistically do with my limitations.
Some of the things I struggle with:
Neck and back pain
Migraines
Poor sleep
Light sensitivity, especially indoors
Sound sensitivity, mostly high-pitched sounds
ADHD-related organization/task-switching issues
Autism-related sensory overload
OCD/germaphobia, so healthcare or high-germ environments probably would not work for me
I’ve worked since I was young, mostly in physical labor jobs like construction, and I also have experience operating heavy equipment, which I really enjoy. However, the physical strain and the constant bouncing and vibration from equipment are no longer something my back can tolerate.
I’m still dealing with medical treatment and possible surgeries, so I’m focusing on planning ahead and figuring out what kinds of work might be realistic for me once I’m able to return in some capacity.
Has anyone here found work that fits with similar limitations? Part-time, remote, quiet environments, flexible schedules, low physical demand, anything like that? I’d really appreciate hearing what has worked for other people, even if it’s just ideas or personal experience.
This has been a very hard transition, and I feel pretty lost
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