as a lived experienced disability support worker, I have both CPSTD and I’m autistic as well as ADHD, they are similar yes because ASD people have heightened nervous systems however, they’re very different and as long as you do research and are clear about your symptoms and how it shows up for you and what distinctly triggers you then you will be okay. Keyword is similar here but they’re very much distinguishable
2026-04-08 05:39:17
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literally rapunzel :
I got diagnosed with ASD two years ago and CPTSD two weeks ago, so you can definitely have both. Many people who are autistic also have comorbid CPTSD from childhood bullying and parental neglect as well.
2026-03-23 01:53:24
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maddiomniew :
My whole perspective changed when I realised a diagnosis/‘s can change drastically depending on what medical professionals you see. To a certain extent it’s just their individual opinion and interpretation of your symptoms.
2026-03-16 19:56:38
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Deku :
And they both can be differently visible on an mri, so when in doubt a simple mri can tell which one
2026-03-15 21:53:28
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✨Vons | Home Finds ✨ :
Although I have CPTSD I can confirm it’s from a traumatic childhood but I also can’t rule out autism. This is gonna
2026-03-22 11:55:26
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★El;o★ :
I was diagnosed with autism, and honestly, the more time passes, the more I think there was a misdiagnosis and I might have CPTSD I just don't know what to do now
2026-03-16 11:46:53
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🥝🧸 :
As a clinician (LCSW), I can absolutely distinguish between the two, I hope this helps a wittle bit 💘
2026-03-22 19:25:19
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xicebluexeyesx :
Trying to get my dissertation published on this subject 🙌🏼
2026-03-15 20:39:15
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busybee1108 :
That’s crazy … For a long time I thought that maybe I am autistic. Turns out I have CPTSD (diagnosed last week) 🙃
2026-03-16 09:24:17
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Evie Rose :
Apparently I have both
2026-03-15 22:10:15
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ZEE :
I actually have both 🥲 but it’s okay, things are much easier now that I have learnt how my brain works - proud of myself for the hard work this past three years 🩷 the support of my family that I got to create a whole new life that works for my brain and nervous system and my psychiatrist that followed a holistic approach, got a neurologist on board, an occupational therapist and even an ancient healing practitioner who helped with somatic healing - trauma lives in our fascia, move 🥹 it is not a death sentence & believe me I once felt it was. things do get better and feel free to message me if you need some advice or help - I am here no matter what side of the world I’m on 🤍🤍 love, healing and lots of hugssssssss 🥰🥹
2026-03-30 19:41:20
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★ℓυсу★ :
This happened to me!!! We thought I was autistic a good majority of my childhood. I was misdiagnosed, Turns out I just got hella trauma from my parents.
2026-03-22 12:26:56
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Sybus :
i went for an adhd diagnosis got a cptsd diagnosis instead then after treatment got my adhd diagnosis still 😭
2026-03-16 12:24:29
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ida :
well i have both so lucky me
2026-03-15 21:42:14
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A :
I went in for a autism evaluation and got diagnosed with cptsd
2026-03-26 22:30:32
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miles.and.miles.to.go :
As a late diagnosed AuDHD’er who has also been diagnosed with C-PTSD, I wonder if not knowing for so long that I had a disability is inherently traumatizing.
2026-03-31 13:20:25
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100switchesvsme :
i just think i have both💔
2026-04-04 03:20:46
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justjecs :
Soooooo i got diagnosed with both 3 years apart 😭😭😭
2026-03-15 00:50:49
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Ellie :
I have asd and cptsd. you can have both.
2026-04-02 03:00:16
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🦋🧜🏼♀️Izzyyy🌛🌌 :
One doesnt cancel out the other yall. Remember that CPTSD and autism, can both be present in a person. And that different doctors/ therapists, have different opinions too, and that’s why it’s best to trust what you feel you have, do research on it, and speak to a therapist/ professional about it aswell. Don’t rule anything out, but also stop rushing to find a label for yourself. Remember that sometimes you just are. And that’s okay too.❤️But if labels help you, that’s absolutely okay too. Just remember not to focus too much on it. ❤️❤️✨
2026-03-22 19:25:09
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bigkae :
oh!! i’m actually not hungry thanks tho!!
2026-03-22 20:27:18
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shannon_lavender :
Adhd and autism as well😔 I hate it so much how theres so many things with the same or similar symptoms, it gets so stressful when disorders, illnesses ect start to overlap and mimic. I'm still trying to find out if I have hypothyroidism or if its just severe depression and possible adhd combination, or is it all of the above. Thats why taking a step for yourself and not giving up is HUGE, because its not easy and it can be so confusing, draining, misleading and disheartening.
2026-03-22 06:12:36
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bets :
WHAT do you MEAN
2026-03-16 02:19:19
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TickyTackyTickyTokky :
Both can exist at once and do share similarities, but there are things that distinguish them from each other - if the professional you work with says otherwise, they are not up to date with current research.
2026-03-30 16:09:03
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