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To me there are more things in there that seem autistic, but then it is also impossible to tell for sure from just one comment.

One thing in particular is noteworthy: Being friends with quite a few autistic people. Autistic people often end up becoming friends without knowing they’re autistic, just because they often connect much better than with neurotypicals.

One thing that is often associated with being autistic is fascination with flowing water, but ADHD folks could also find that fascinating, of course.

Some pretty good tips in there, thanks for posting this.

Although I could definitely not do any sports in the morning, I’m much closer to being a zombie the first two hours after waking up, lol

grams per pound xD

I thought just using imperial units was bad enough already, but this, lol

I know you aren’t joking, I’m also using that song to focus occasionally. Also, 1 hour BBC news intro.

Depending on your country it can sometimes take years to get an appointment, so you might have to ask several places and be patient. That’s why many people educate themselves and self-diagnose before they finally get an official diagnosis. Which makes sense, as it is mostly about understanding yourself better and not much else, so there’s little risk something could go wrong there, lol.

There are no specific symptoms, it’s too complex. There are things that often occur, but for some people the opposite might be true and they are still autistic.

The best to learn more is to read as much as you can and make sure what you read is good quality, as there’s a lot of bullshit out there when it comes ro autism.

Try stimulant meds + caffeine and you’ll find out :)

Caffeine without stimulants will do something similar to only stimulants, but combined those have an effect much like what a neurotypical person would experience using only caffeine.

Also, please don’t say “have autism”, that’s painful to read. People might be autistic, but they don’t “have” it.

Another thing to avoid: “person with autism” (It is: autistic person)

I definitely am like that and definitely am autistic.

Did you know autistics not only often struggle to talk to new people, but can also have friends… unlike what many people claim?

To me this sounds like AuDHD, but this is obviously far from a diagnosis and I’m not a professional, I merely have read so much that I sometimes know better (lol)

Jokes aside, try this: https://rdos.net/eng/Aspie-quiz.php

It’s so far the only online test that gets somewhat close to what a diagnosis would probably say and I’ve asked diagnosticians and they said it’s useful to get a first idea whether to seek a diagnosis, as this mostly looks the same as their questionnaires. Don’t forget to save the PDF with the full results at the end or you will have to do it again.

What’s it doing that’s so helpful?

While the healthcare system certainly has to be improved in many ways, it does not amplify depression in itself.

People can also improve their quality of life in Germany.

Stick to facts, please. Even though this is the internet, yes.

WTF, Germany does not cause people to become depressed.

US government sucks, but that does not mean you suck. You’re probably fine. I mean, you know that country is run by idiots, I’d worry more if you were fine with that… Anyway…

If you’re taking meds, consider asking a doctor whether the dosage is right, incorrect dosages can lead to feeling depressed. Don’t experiment, see a doctor, it’s all just brain chemistry and can probably be sorted out. :)

Disability sucks hard

Society arguably sucks harder. Many disabled people (for various disabilities) live their lives happily and are mostly annoyed by the way society treats them.

In what jurisdiction?