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Hi I think I’m a high functioning autistic person.. I was diagnosed with adhd and bipolar type 2 but I really just I don’t know I have a strong feeling I have autism and that I was misdiagnosed.. any tips? It’s hard for me to afford multiple psychologist
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Anonymous 21h

Hiiii. I have been in a similar place, adhd diagnosis, bipolar suspected from how I react to certain medications. And honestly I’ve been “peer reviewed” but a lot of other autistics. At the end of the day, all diagnosis are an attempt to see where on the vast spectrum of neurodivergence you are. Professionals can be great but they can interpret things incorrectly especially since people are layered just like an onion (via Shrek) Also I remember hearing that 80% of neurodivergent women over 18..

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 21h

Aren’t diagnosed properly or at all. Your best bet is to look up resources and talk with other people who have autism. Listen to other people, match experiences, and then use the advice given to reflect on yourself and what you want to work on or change about your habits to better support yourself. You got this!

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