#misdiagnosis

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

Late Diagnosis of ADHD in Women

Future ADHD

#adhd #adhd post #adult adhd #adhd in women #signs of adhd in women #late diagnosed adhd #adhd struggles #misdiagnosis #neurodivergence #neurodiversity #actually neurodivergent #feel free to share/reblog #Future ADHD (Facebook)

[neuroticboyfriend]

i know us schizos can be relatively lax about the word schizo... but for people who aren't on the schizophrenia spectrum, please remember... it is a slur, or at the very least, a derogatory term. maybe don't say it (unless we're okay with you calling us it), especially not to separate yourselves from us.

context: i just saw someone say "i'm not a fucking schizo" when talking about their misdiagnosis and resulting trauma. this could have been done without using a slur, especially given how much we also face misdiagnosis and medical/psychiatric trauma. we're in this together, not apart.

#softspoonie #ableist language cw #ableism #sanism #schizophrenia #schizoaffective #schizotypal #schizoid #schizospec #schizophrenia spectrum #schizophrenic #mentally ill #medical trauma #neurodivergent #psychiatric abuse #misdiagnosis #psych survivor #survivor #trauma survivor #abuse survivor

[alwaysbewoke]

#jessica pettway #cervical cancer #misdiagnosis #beauty influencer #youtube #stage 3 #cancer awareness #health #women's health #fibroids #cancer diagnosis #grief #mourning #bias in medicine #medical bias

[ineedfairypee]

There’s no escape for anyone

#mental health memes #autism memes #actually autistic #autistic women #autism diagnosis #misdiagnosis #undiagnosed autistic #undiagnosed autism #bpd #borderline personality disorder #trauma memes #bpd memes #adhd memes #autistic girls #childhood trauma #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #mental health #memes #bpd problems #psychology memes #borderline memes #borderline pd #oc meme #trauma not pd #ineedfairypee #fairypeememes #I Need Fairy Pee #psychology #oc

[autismcultureis]

this is more of a personal thing but undiagnosed autism culture is at first thinking autism was all cute and fun and quirky so you looked more into it and labeled yourself with it for a while for the fun stuff, but still researching the topic and then slowly finding out that you do actually have autism and that’s why life is so miserable but you can’t get a diagnosis because “you don’t seem autistic” and have been probably misdiagnosed with adhd .

im sorry, anon

#autism culture #autism #autism spectrum disorder #autistic #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #actually autistic #asd #autistic things #nd #undiagnosed culture #undiagnosed asd #undiagnosed neurodivergent #misdiagnosed #misdiagnosis #undiagnosed autistic #undiagnosed autism #undiagnosed autism culture #look away

[its-ticsticstics]

While there is clinical evidence to disprove anxiety tics; the same evidence doesn't exist quite as well for tics in FND (functional neurological disorder) but from my personal opinion as a university researcher in the topic;

I didn't think tics exist in FND, assuming FND is even a thing and not just a passive diagnosis of mainly AFAB people who are too "clinically difficult".

A lot of tics that happened during childhood are ignored until they're exacerbated during puberty and finally making them noticable or there is something like PANS/PANDAS/BGE going which is brain inflammation.

I've been academically studying tics for YEARS and the only validated evidence for tics comes from Tic Disorders, Tourettes Syndrome, traumatic brain injuries, neurological degenerative brain diseases, temporal lobe epilepsy, side-effects from antipsychotic medications, or toxins in the environment like lead exposure.

There is just... Such a lack of support that literally ANYTHING other than these disorders can CAUSE tics. And yet, so many people are ignorantly diagnosed and they deserve so much better and there are actual answers out there if they can get the access.

#fnd #anxiety tics #functional neurological disorder #tics #tic disorders #tourettes #tourettes syndrome #misdiagnosis #tic disorder #neurodivergent #motor tics #neurodivergency #vocal tics #actually tourettic

[ampresandian]

My question is: do demigods actually have like human ADHD, or is that just like the closest thing the human psychologists can diagnose it as? Like things get misdiagnosed a lot, right? ADHD is diagnosed as anxiety, autism is diagnosed as ADHD, etc, etc. So my question is do they have human ADHD, or is calling it that just an approximation?

#please discuss #percy jackson #pjo series #percy jackon and the olympians #percy series #pjo #pjo books #pjo tv show #adhd #neurodivergent #not that it matters #and it shouldn't prevent anyone from like identifying with them #I'm just curious #&thoughts #misdiagnosis #approximately #also at what point is it so close of an approximation that there is no difference? #anyway

[chronicsymptomsyndrome]

Here’s why I don’t take “inattentive vs hyperactive” seriously…

Clinicians: after using my neurotypical brain to briefly observe you in a completely sedentary office setting I noticed that you did not scream or lose your mind or run laps around my office even once, and since adhd burnout/paralysis/executive dysfunction don’t exist, you must have inattentive type. That’s the only explanation for your composure while in my office. You’re welcome :)

Actual adults with adhd: HELP I’m TOO TIRED to MOVE (unless I’m presented with any adequate stimulation) (unless I feel safe enough to fidget) (unless I get adequate rest and nutrients) (unless by some miracle I can take care of myself properly) (unless I hear a song I like) (unless it’s 2am when I get the zoomies) (unless it’s something I find fun then I’ll be bouncing off the walls) (unless it’s a project that interests me then I’ll work for twelve hours straight) (unless I have to sit for more than two minutes) (unless you ask about my childhood when I was constantly yelled at to calm down and sit still) (unless by some miracle I can achieve proper self care so I’m not constantly trying to pour from an empty cup)

#adhd rant #adhd problems #adhd paralysis #adhd masking #neurodiversity #adhd inattentive #adhd hyperactive #adhd trauma #adhd things #adhd diagnosis #adhd brain #adhd burnout #adhd autistic #audhd problems #misdiagnosis #late diagnosed adhd #adhd adult #adult adhd #late diagnosis #adhd in women #adhd in adults #adhd life #mental health education

[multiplicity-positivity]

Here’s some positivity for systems who have been misdiagnosed!

Receiving a diagnosis for any sort of illness or disorder can often be a lengthy, difficult, and expensive process. Unfortunately, healthcare professionals are only human, and sometimes they make mistakes which can have painful consequences for those who they treat. So here’s to all the systems out there who have received a wrong diagnosis in the past!

Shoutout to systems who questioned their doctor’s diagnostic choices but were misdiagnosed anyway!

Shoutout to systems who have had to self diagnose after receiving a diagnosis that doesn’t affect them!

Shoutout to systems whose misdiagnosis set them back in their recovery or made it more difficult for them to find resources and support!

Shoutout to endogenic, created, spontaneous, traumagenic, xeno origin, and other systems who have been wrongly diagnosed with DID, OSDD, or another dissociative disorder!

Shoutout to systems who have been misdiagnosed due to their healthcare professionals refusing to take them and their symptoms seriously!

Shoutout to systems who have sought out a second opinion from another healthcare professional after receiving a questionable diagnosis!

Shoutout to systems who find it difficult to trust doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists due to being misdiagnosed in the past!

Shoutout to those whose systems formed due to a traumatic experience with misdiagnosis!

Shoutout to systems who have misdiagnosed themselves and have had to re-examine their symptoms and change their diagnosis in the past!

Shoutout to systems who struggle to accept their proper diagnosis after dealing with being misdiagnosed!

Shoutout to systems who are unsure about their diagnosis or suspect they’ve been misdiagnosed!

Everyone struggling with a medical condition deserves a proper and correct diagnosis by healthcare professionals who understand them and center their voice in the diagnostic process. However, very sadly, this doesn’t always happen! If you or someone you know has been wrongly diagnosed in the past, we’d like to offer our deepest condolences. We hope that someday soon you can fully and accurately understand what illness or condition is affecting you!

Please don’t blame yourself or treat yourself too harshly for receiving a misdiagnosis or even misdiagnosing yourself. Mistakes happen, and receiving a misdiagnosis is not a poor reflection on your character and doesn’t mean you’ve been faking in any way! We hope that soon you can receive a proper diagnosis that reflects your struggles and opens up possibilities for recovery, community, and support. Remember that we care about you and we’re rooting for you regardless of your diagnoses or lack thereof! Thanks so much for reading, and take care!

#multiplicity #plurality #pluralgang #actuallyplural #system positivity #plural positivity #plural pride #system pride #diagnosis #self diagnosis #misdiagnosis

[rorywritessmut]

As a low empathy AFAB person, it’s weird being in feminist groups sometimes. I was originally diagnosed with NPD before ASD. I see Narcissism and Narcissist thrown around so much in these spaces and it makes me want to leave. As a low empathy person I feel as though I don’t belong even though I’m not a manipulative person. Narcissist and an emotionally immature person are not the same thing. People with NPD are not automatically bad people with nefarious intentions. I sent two years beating myself up because of the stigma surrounding NPD and cluster b personality types. Stop using narcissism as a scape goat for shitty people. Thanks.

#tw narcissism #actually narcissistic #not anymore #npd #narcissistic personality disorder #low empathy #actually audhd #afab #misdiagnosis #feminism #safe spaces #uncomfortable #just stop doing it #I was abused by a diagnosed NPD person #don’t come at me with your trauma #mentions of narcissism

[xerospaced]

I think we need to start putting Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD/EUPD) under the microscope

I think it's high time we really get into it

Let's stop faffing about and get real

Like why do men get diagnosed with C-PTSD but women with the same experiences and symptoms get BPD

Or, hmm, I dunno, maybe why women who are undiagnosed neurodivergent are continually misdiagnosed with BPD without a moments consideration that it could be something else at play

Or how the diagnosis is given so quickly on assumption

It's almost like...

I dunno man

Anyone remember that period in the history of psychology where women who were dealing with trauma from abuse and/or sexual assault and the like were said to have "hysteria"

Ykno how they'd have one conversation with a psych and the psych would be like, "hmm, female, emotionally unstable, difficulties communicating, fragile sense of self. Oh yes yes, hysterical"

RING ANY BELLS!? ANYONE!?

As someone who was misdiagnosed with EUPD/BPD at 21 after one conversation with zero investigation. Who also later discovered they have adhd (diagnosed at 26) and autism (undiagnosed/dismissed due to adhd etc.). I find it pretty fucken sus that all these women are given this bullshit catch all diagnosis that labels them a problem and places the blame entirely on the flaw within themselves and then just... left to it.

I've been a part of BPD groups. I've seen those women. I've seen how the diagnosis has NOT helped them. I've seen how their symptoms have worsened. How hopeless they feel. How they try and try to do or be better but can't seem to get the hang of it.

And I've seen how many of them really need help dealing with their trauma, their symptoms of C-PTSD. I've seen how so many of them have had difficulties with parents friends and partners, always being misunderstood and the problem, almost like... hmm I don't fucken know - neurodivergent people maybe!

Honestly, to anyone who has been given the diagnosis of borderline. I urge you to investigate. Dig deeper. Do your own research. Look into the stats on misdiagnosis (I promise you, they are staggering!) Look at what conditions/disorders are often mistaken for borderline. Just do yourself a favour and question this label. Investigate.

#mine #bpd #eupd #borderline personality disorder #emotionally unstable personality disorder #misdiagnosis #c ptsd #neurodivergence #adhd #autism #i still have this diagnosis on my medical record and i cant stand it #we should not be victim to a system that fails us simply because of our gender and their assumptions #women deserve to have thorough assessment #women deserve real attentive psych clinicians who wont just give them the catch all diagnosis and send them on their way #psychology #womens mental health #mental health #mental illness #bpd isnt real #and i honestly believe that #its a dismissive diagnosis and it is not helping anyone

[ceridwyn2]

For my fellow ADHDers, diagnosed and undiagnosed but suspected ADHDers. Recent article discussing the diagnostic criteria, where the DSM-5 falls short, terminology, and a need to evaluate different symptom presentation of ADHD in adults - particularly as it relates to executive dysfunction and how it impacts different aspects of a person’s life, from work, home, relationships, etc.

#ADHD #adult adhd #living with adhd #misdiagnosis #DSM-5 inadequacy #under- diagnosis #especially in adult women

[neuroticboyfriend]

i want to stop seeing generalizations about diagnosis (or lack thereof) being a privilege. either situation can result in privileges as well as discrimination. for example, i have substance use disorder, but i do not want it anywhere on my records out of fear of being denied treatments i need, having my suffering dismissed, etc. etc. my psychosis/schizophrenia dx has also had me disbelieved - and thus abused - over my own life experiences. i am also diagnosed with various other conditions, and this (combined with poverty) has allowed me to get all my college costs covered by the state, and to at least apply for SSI.

when talking about diagnosis, we need to be cognizant experiences both similar and different from ours. diagnosis is not universally a privilege, not being diagnosed isn't universally a privilege. whether you obtain privileges or not, or what privileges you obtain, is highly dependent. it's dependent on what the diagnosis is, where you're getting care, what other intersections (or lack thereof) you have. you cannot decide whether someone is overall privileged for being diagnosed unless they literally tell you they are.

also? do not take this post as me dismissing the pain and struggle of not being diagnosed. i have been there. i am still there. it is a very tough experience for many, myself included. i just thought we all knew better than to assume our experiences are universal... because diagnosis can be just as painful and dangerous. especially when it's misdiagnosis or used to call you too insane to have autonomy.

#softspoonie #diagnosis #misdiagnosis #self diagnosis #disabled #disability #mentally ill #mental illness #substance use disorder #psychosis #schizophrenia #ableism #sanism #systemic ableism #lateral ableism #neurodivergent #schizospec #chronically ill #chronic illness #spoonie #self diagnosed #late diagnosed #undiagnosed

[spooniestrong]

#misdiagnosis #spooniestrong #spoonie #disability #chronic illness #chronic pain #medical ableism

[whitemonstaaenergy]

i’m starting to wonder about whether i may be misdiagnosed with autism and may actually have schizotypal pd. if anyone has any advice or knowledge on this pls hmu!

#schizospec #cluster a #personality disorder #schizotypal #autism #misdiagnosis

[veenlijken]

Some psychiater who met me once rediagnosed me with level 2 autism instead of 1, because according to him the depression and suicidality I get when having chronical sensory overload is too heavy a reaction to be level 1. But I am able to travel, learn, cook, and do household chores on my own without guidance. Yes going full time to university with almost zero support is hurting me, but I am able to do it. I dont want people to see me as level 2 and assume every level 2 is able to do those things and thus take away someones support

#level 2 autism #level 1 autism #actually autistic #autism #misdiagnosis #or so i think