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Mental conditions can have a lot of symptom overlap, which is why if you have a suspicion, you should get assessed by a neuropsychologist, and not the simple ki
by novok 5y ago
Mental conditions can have a lot of symptom overlap, which is why if you have a suspicion, you should get assessed by a neuropsychologist, and not the simple kind of 30 minute self done questionnaire type, but a proper 1 to 3 day assessment.
ADHD, Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder all have overlapping symptomology, and sometimes people can have all 3. You might not have autism, but you have might sensory processing disorder and adhd which can still effect your ability to socialize and make friends for example, which might make you think you have autism when you dont. Also if you dig into the DSM, you'll see that things like ADHD have subtypes too. If you suspect it, you should check it!
- okareaman 5y ago> all have overlapping symptomology Yes, I did a bit of searching and it appears I may have both. My extreme focus and interest in computer programming has made me successful, but doesn't feel manic at all. It feels like a form of autism that I saw when I met some trainspotters. On the other hand, I do get manic and talk a lot, express a lot of far out ideas, want to spend money - classic manic symtoms - but I don't write very good code in this condition. I do and say dumb things, which my introverted, focused, autistic self later feels is out of control and embarassing.
- novok 5y ago> talk a lot, express a lot of far out ideas, want to spend money That might be impulse control from ADHD and not mania. Hyperfocus is also another aspect of ADHD. Introversion can also come from ADHD too, and if you get medications, you might notice yourself becoming more extroverted. Or you could have some autism. This is why you should go get a proper assessment and stop doing the equivalent of Dr. Web MD on yourself.