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2026-07-31 01:20 UTC

@chestas@aus.social @Susan60@aus.social @neurodiversity@a.gup.pe Although sometimes it's because the way we present as either autistic, or with our adhd, is not like either the stereotypes, or the way that most others seem to. It's hard in the beginning to realise what a broad spectrum they actually are. Not to mention that if you are audhd the one we recognise first often acts to conceal the effects and influence of the other. Or everything is lumped into that one category in our minds.

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@Susan60@aus.social 2026-07-31 02:33

@pathfinder@beige.party @chestas@aus.social @neurodiversity@a.gup.pe It can certainly take a while for people to wake up to the fact or possibility that they might be ADHD, due largely to ignorance. I certainly always thought of it as being something demonstrated by “naughty” boys. I describe one of my cats as a year 10 boy with ADHD, which is a stereotypical idea. But some also resist it because they might not consciously judge others who have ADHD &/or otherwise neurodivergent, but still see it as a negative, a character flaw. And yet beat themselves up constantly for silly errors etc made as a consequence of ADHD. Or because they’re averse to labels. And I get that when labels are used to unfairly discriminate against or limit people. But failing to acknowledge & strategise can be soooo problematic in relationships. We went out for dinner with a friend last night, & the number of text messages exchanged to clarify, confirm, change & rearrange….🤯🤯🤯

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