@whileyouwonder: If you’re stuck in the “am I or am I not” loop and it’s taking up all your headspace, here’s a reality check: Neurotypical people look at the autism criteria, realize it’s not them, and move on. 🧠✨ If you’ve been researching for days/weeks/months (or more!) it may be time to get to home base. Consider formal assessment OR self-identification. 🧡 #audhd #lateidentifiedautistic #autism #autismjourney
Years and evens after a diagnosis I still research to make sure it wasn’t a mistake
2026-05-09 12:53:20
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ash :
I’ve been researching it for 2.5 years. I’m exhausted.
2026-05-09 23:53:38
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Nienay :
well, yes, but I also didnt get a diagnosis because of "lack of evidence in my childhood" so idk anymore.
2026-05-10 14:45:12
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jayjeetee :
I've read nearly 100 academic papers, read half a dozen books, listened to dozens of podcasts, watched umpteen YouTube and tiktok videos
2026-05-10 22:28:59
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BeepBeepIt’sMe :
My god this is what I needed. I have a strong feeling I have autism and I’ve been on autism tiktok and researching for weeeks in a row. I felt so bad because I thought maybe I’m leading myself to believe i have it and almost imagining my symptoms…..
2026-06-04 18:22:40
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Jay :
Been researching since I was 14. I’m 20 now. I always went though stages of “I probably am not” to “I definitely am” now I regret not asking the doctor about it before I turned 18 but every time I go I think about speaking up and never do it’s so scary.
2026-05-14 01:43:54
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lexie 🌙𓏲ּ𝄢 :
about 10 years now lol! i’ve been on the waiting list for 2 years
2026-06-09 23:34:07
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IainL0v3r fan page :
Been suspecting i have autism since around 2022. Part of me is dying to be officially diagnosed, but at the same time I’m a bit terrified of it. 😭
2026-05-11 00:17:24
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⚠️✰Ash_bleh!✰⚠️ :
Wha- Nuh uh (over a year and a half)
2026-06-19 07:40:05
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Jane :
over 2 years and even though every test I've done scores really high i still doubt it and retake using 'more realistic' answers and still get the same score. 😄
2026-05-09 21:25:53
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ktzxy005 :
been researching weekly for over a year so far. waiting for my assement. I'm still in disbelief it's a possibility I even have it even though I identify with most of the symptoms. very draining.
2026-05-15 14:48:34
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jebus :
Year three. Still unsure
2026-05-10 11:22:50
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LA_Can🇨🇦 :
I probably researched for about 4 years before my youngest son was diagnosed. I have now realized the kids come by it honestly. Our whole house is some flavour of neurodivergent.
2026-06-21 00:15:20
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Unschooling Momma :
I always took the researching bit of the assessment so literally, like in my mind to research u sit down at a table for hours just looking up that 1 thing....
ya thats not what they mean and im pretty sure I do the research just in my own way. Like mo research and months of micro information gathering to attain said knowledge i was looking for....😅
2026-05-09 13:16:50
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✨ Luna 🌙 :
I have watched SO many creators talk about autism on sooo many social media platforms, and you, my friend, are my favorite of all time!
2026-05-10 21:21:02
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Julie R 77 :
I am peer reviewed
2026-05-22 11:29:17
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cat ⋆˙⟡🍹🍋 :
it’s almost been 3 years since i started my research… i take this as a sign😭😭
2026-05-09 17:36:47
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Katie :
Your videos have helped me in so many ways. Thank you!
2026-05-09 12:51:44
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Tracy :
6 years I’ve been questioning 😂
2026-05-25 23:20:47
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AutisME :
At this point I have bern researching for over a year, including an evaluation interview with a specialized psychologist.
2026-05-09 17:42:56
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Nick Martin661 :
im learning so much about myself from your posts thank you. Im 58 just been diagnosed with autism and feel in limbo as no health service support been offered.
2026-05-09 23:50:26
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Dino_fan6513 :
I really think I'm autistic but my family isn't very educated on autism outside of those who are basically non verbal so I have no idea how to ask for a test. I'm a minor. what do I do?
2026-05-14 12:40:34
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_awalkintheskies :
researching for almost ten years got diagnosed with adhd and i was like 'oohh' but still wasn't sure with the diagnosis cause i wanna get out of the room immediately after trauma dumping for 40min straight
2026-05-12 08:53:03
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Lise :
I've started the online test several times and about 3 questions in, I remember why I'm not. 😄
2026-06-24 12:54:22
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