Chronic Illness on Yik Yak | Chat I just saw a “gender reveal” for a psych eval and when the person got diagnosed with both adhd and autism, they laughed and danced. I want to ask you guys opinions because it didn’t sit right with me??

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Chat I just saw a “gender reveal” for a psych eval and when the person got diagnosed with both adhd and autism, they laughed and danced. I want to ask you guys opinions because it didn’t sit right with me??

Anonymous 2w

when i got my adhd diagnosis, it was a celebration because i had spent years and years struggling and it was finally an answer as to why i was struggling and an opportunity to actually receive treatment. i didn’t spent my time mourning it because that mourning had already been done when i spent years and years failing my way through school

Anonymous 2w

Everyone reacts differently to a new diagnosis. For this person they could have been waiting a decade for solid answers for why they are the way they are. As someone chronically ill, i'm always disappointed when test results come back negative because it doesn't mean nothing is wrong, it just means they haven't found what's wrong

Anonymous 2w

I’ve spent the last five years searching for a diagnosis and when I was finally going to have a tilt table test done, even the doctor’s were sure it was POTS and I left with a negative diagnosis and was devastated. I would’ve been happier to have had the diagnosis to a chronic illness than to have walked out with no answers. But that’s what happened. I am autistic too, but I can definitely imagine not knowing and then finally knowing and celebrating because answers can be a saving grace

Anonymous 2w

Everyone will react differently but the way I look at it is like… this is already happening whether I get diagnosed or not. It’s already happening/will happen anyways. a diagnosis is a way to finally find a label for it and put it in a box that I can start treating. Or if there is no treatment, I can finally understand why things are the way they are for me. I cheered when I got my autism dx, and felt a tired relief with my lupus dx

Anonymous 2w

Want to clarify, I understanding coping through humour or making the best of a situation like that, but giggling and seemingly being excited to get a double diagnosis just put me off a little idk. Maybe I’m reading too much into it, but those things are life changing and not really something to giggle and celebrate.

Anonymous 2w

I mean i get it, i was finally diagnosed with autism 2 years ago and was happy, but like a gender reveal thing is doing the absolute most🥴

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Anonymous

OP 2w

Why must we sit around moping? Why not make the most of it? We have one short life

Anonymous

#2 2w

Having answers means being able to understand yourself better, seeking out treatment, getting accommodations for school or work

Anonymous

OP 2w

I think it’s pretty common and normal to be happy about a diagnosis just because it’s an answer to the question of “why is everything so difficult” / “why do I struggle to relate to societal norms” etc, and re: ADHD it’s the first step towards being able to seek treatment

Anonymous

OP 2w

re: autism it’s the first step towards being able to seek accommodations when necessary too. plus now that they have those answers they can confidently participate in neurodivergent communities without being shrugged off on the basis of not having a professional diagnosis

Anonymous

#2 2w

oh hey, we said the same thing at the same time 🫡

Anonymous

#3 2w

#3’s response is closest to my thoughts (as someone with ADHD and autism); getting a diagnosis for me meant being taken seriously when I voiced concerns and was the first step toward getting accommodations and treatment, which greatly increased my mental health and helped me get through high school

Anonymous

#4 2w

I understand your guys thoughts. I understand celebrating a diagnosis, it can be a long journey to getting one. Thank you all for your input 🙏