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Continue reading →: Neurodiversity Dictionary: A Guide in Terminology
Just like most people my age, I spend a lot of time on social media, and my algorithm is full of posts about Autism, ADHD, and neurodivergence in general. But a common thing I’ve noticed is that some people can get confused with all the terms that we have. So,…
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Continue reading →: Self-Diagnosis: Is it Valid?
I spend a lot of time on social media, as most people in their mid 20s do, and most of my newsfeed is Autism, ADHD, and neurodiverse content because that’s just how an algorithm works and I like being an enthusiastic part of the community. Spreading knowledge and awareness is…
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Continue reading →: Masking and Unmasking
When I was diagnosed at the beginning of this year, my assessor and I were discussing the key factors that led to my diagnosis. He had spoken to my mum about what I was like as a child and my mum had mentioned something I used to do that everyone…
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Continue reading →: AuDHD and Food
My relationship with food throughout my life has been a funny one. When I was a toddler, I loved my food. I’d eat anything! But when I was four years old, I had teeth taken out and immediately went off my food. I’d only really eat chicken nuggets and chips…
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Continue reading →: Autistic Burnout
For years, before my Autism diagnosis, I was told I had Social Anxiety and that I was depressed. I was chronically tired, I didn’t feel like eating, I began to lose interest in things I normally loved, and I avoided socialising or going outside in general. I tried many non-medicinal…
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Continue reading →: Setting Boundaries Pt.2
A while ago, I made a post about setting boundaries with friends and how important it is for yourself and others to respect those boundaries. However, I didn’t really talk about setting boundaries with family. Believe me when I say that I know what it’s like to have family that…
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Continue reading →: Executive Dysfunction & ADHD Paralysis
I really struggle doing a lot of things. Chores, planning, work, making decisions, time management, etc. I really struggle with it all and always have done. I’m even struggling to type this post! Now, I’m not saying I’m bad at those things or that I’m incapable. I just struggle starting…
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Continue reading →: Setting Boundaries
I’ve come a long long way since I started my AuDHD journey and I’ve gained an amazing support system. But I’ve also lost a few friends whilst coming to terms with what makes me comfortable and what doesn’t. It’s well known that a lot of ADHDers tend to be people…
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Continue reading →: AuDHD and Being Self-Employed
Long before I even realised I was AuDHD, one of the things that I prominently struggled with was working. I heard my parents complain about how tired they were from their jobs and yet they still managed to do it everyday and still could find the energy to be parents.…
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Continue reading →: The Autistic Spectrum
One of the first things I learned about being an Autistic person was that there was always going to be people that compare me to their Autistic (child/ uncle/ neighbour/ cat/ hamster’s cousin). I’ve had many conversations with parents who’ll say things like “my son is Autistic and it’s just…
Hello,
I’m Abby
AuDHD and Me is a blog about my experiences dealing with Autism and ADHD! In sharing my journey, I’m hoping I can help you on yours!