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Neurodivergence

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Thought I'd get the ball rolling as this is empty!

I'm neamhsplach, I'm undiagnosed but I'm being screened for possible ADHD and/or dyspraxia because of some issues I've had with work.

I love Taskmaster and never miss an episode of The Blindboy Podcast. Looking forward to chatting to you all!

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[–] lunasloth@beehaw.org 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Hey there! Mid-30s and was diagnosed level 1 ASD a few years ago, which I feel like explained a lot about myself. Besides depression/anxiety, I tend to struggle with concepts and things that aren't well defined, and with some aspects of communication. I liked math and science classes in school because there were formulas and rules and a right answer to the problem. I have a harder time with more open-ended or creative tasks, especially when there are expectations attached to the outcome.

I wanted to poke my head in, introduce myself and say hi, and I'm sure I'll visit here occasionally. But I'll admit I haven't been big on joining in on neurodivergence spaces in the past — partially because it's not personally a term I use for myself, and partially because I don't always agree with the discourse from the loudest voices (or sometimes things that it feels like everyone else agrees on), so I don't always feel like I fit in.

[–] hyazinthe@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I have a harder time with more open-ended or creative tasks, especially when there are expectations attached to the outcome.

Hey @lunasloth@beehaw.org, could you eleborate on this maybe, if you feel comfortable doing so? I find that interesting and am not sure if I can identify with that