Anonymous #1 15h

They’re both genetic disorders Mine is 100% from my father

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Anonymous #2 11h

around 80% of autism cases and around 75% of adhd cases are hereditary. that’s a lot, but it’s still inappropriate to armchair diagnose people other than yourself when you’re not a medical professional (even if you were, immediate family would be conf. of int.), there are a lot of nuances to these things, and you’re announcing it to other people just for fun rather than a constructive situation like having them ask you what you think directly.

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Anonymous #2 11h

also carrying the genetic markers for a hereditary condition does not necessarily mean your symptoms are pervasive enough to warrant a behavioral health diagnosis.

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Anonymous #1 2h

I’m well aware my mom has no intention to seek out a diagnosis. I’m also well aware my mom is much less affected by any disorders she may or may not have compared to me. This is meant to be a humorous post noting the similar symptoms I’m seeing in my mom. I never once intended to reduce her to a mental disorder or two. Additionally I have talked to my mother multiple times about this and she has mentioned she “probably” has something.

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Anonymous 3crows_in_a_trenchcoat 2h

Finally, I’ve spent 22 years with my mom and 22 years with my autism. I think I’ve earned the right to make a connection between the two. I apologize if I came off as diagnosing her without proper evidence as that wasn’t the intention.

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