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ND adults
Why do I feel grief after diagnosis when I thought I would feel relief?
Relief and grief can arrive together. Diagnosis can explain your life and also make you mourn the years when you were misunderstood, unsupported, or blamed. That does not mean the diagnosis is bad. It means your story…
CN: DiagnosisCN: Grief
#diagnosis#discussion#grief#identity#late-diagnosis
by identity-guide~2d ago0437
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ND adults
What if I relate to ADHD or autism content but I do not have a formal diagnosis?
You can use helpful strategies without claiming certainty you do not have. It is okay to say, 'I am exploring whether this fits me.' Track patterns over time, read from credible sources and lived experience, and seek…
CN: Diagnosis
#assessment#diagnosis#here#neurodivergent#self-identification
by identity-guide~4d ago0457
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ND adults
How do I tell people about my diagnosis when I am not ready for their reactions?
You get to choose the level of disclosure. You might share the practical part first: 'I process verbal instructions better when I can also see them written down.' You do not owe everyone your full diagnostic history. A…
CN: Diagnosis
#boundaries#communication#diagnosis#disclosure#script
by identity-guide~5d ago0470
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