What happens AFTER you realize you're Autistic and/or ADHD? Processing this, especially later in your life, is big. Here's my experience.

As always, this is where I am. Please be kind.

00:00 What Happens After Diagnosis?
02:22 Flashbacks
06:16 Masking & Un-Masking
12:52 Reactive/ Activated States
16:29 Burnout & Shut Down
18:59 Setting Boundaries
19:56 Advice, Tools, and Conclusions

Some wonderful resources:

How To Be You by Jeffrey Marsh : https://www.jeffreymarsh.com/howtobeyou

Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Dr. Nedra Glover Tawwab:
https://www.nedratawwab.com/set-bound...

Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
All About Love: New Visions by Bell Hooks
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker

Neuroclastic: https://neuroclastic.com/
Nap Ministry: https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/

A playlist for my neurospicy costumers:
   • How I Got My Autism Diagnosis As An A...  

I also want to extend the following: not every therapist is only operating in terms of one set of standards. Find a neurodivergent therapist! and/or, Autistic friends who understand you and can help you.

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