Hi-New to the site, new to diagnosis, new to a lot! haha

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Hi y'all, new here. I've lurked on this site for a while (since I started suspecting I was on the spectrum) and finally decided to make an account. I'm in a very low point in life right now, and figured I should start to try and reach out to people who will understand my experiences and what I'm going through.

I have been diagnosed for the past 2-3ish years with ADHD Inattentive type, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Depression. Currently I'm only seeing a psychiatrist for meds; I've had two different therapists in the past that I went to who were very nice people but their therapy style was not compatible with me at all.
One day searching around the web for more information on ADHD, I found this forum. Reading and studying more on the subject of autism, I realized that my experiences and symptoms were much closer to Asperger's or an Autism spectrum diagnosis. I'm in the process of getting in contact with a specialist in my area so I can be tested and get a formal diagnosis, as while my psychiatrist has recognized that I'm probably on the "high functioning" end of the spectrum, it isn't his expertise so he wishes I see someone more knowledgeable than him.

With the information I have and the self-analysis I have done of my life, the best educated guess I can give for now is that I'm on the spectrum and have ADHD as well.

It was a difficult thing to face as while I have suspected many different mental illnesses over the years, Autism/Asperger's was something I never even considered and I was caught quite off guard as a result. However, it makes sense and looking back I almost can't believe how painfully obvious it was.

Anyway, I apologize for the lengthy rambling! Before I end this I just want to say that I'm very glad that such a forum exists; communicating by computer is a lot easier than going to an in person support group

Welcome! Good luck with your diagnosis.

Hi, nice to meet you, welcome to the forum.

Good luck getting diagnosed, it seems you've put plenty of effort into getting your needs recognised so well done on that score.

Hey ramondamyconi welcome.

Welcome to Wrong Planet!