Displaying symptoms of being neurodivergent?
When I get stressed I tend to hit my fists together it's been like that for a few years but more often I would do that more often fiddle w my hands clap my hands together. I think that I may have bipolar but im rlly not sure if I might have smth else too? There's other things too but idk and idk how to ask my doctor if I could have some tests...
P.s. I think the term is neurodivergent I'm sorry if I'm using the term wrong
P.s. I think the term is neurodivergent I'm sorry if I'm using the term wrong
Original post by leixki
When I get stressed I tend to hit my fists together it's been like that for a few years but more often I would do that more often fiddle w my hands clap my hands together. I think that I may have bipolar but im rlly not sure if I might have smth else too? There's other things too but idk and idk how to ask my doctor if I could have some tests...
P.s. I think the term is neurodivergent I'm sorry if I'm using the term wrong
P.s. I think the term is neurodivergent I'm sorry if I'm using the term wrong
Nothing you have said points to any underlying serious mental health difficulties or diagnoses. Regardless, you should go to your GP as they can help explore things properly. Dont rely on strangers online.
Take care,
Greg
Stimming (repetitive movements/actions) can be a symptom of Autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions but a lot of neurotypicals (someone who isn't Autistic, epileptic, has ADHD, etc.) also stim too! People often stim as a result of stress, boredom, anger, etc. It's just that neurodivergents may do this on a larger scale compared to neurotypicals. I'm Autistic and have ADHD and I stim almost constantly to regulate myself or I can get too overstimulated!
No one here can diagnose you with Autism, ADHD etc. becuase we aren't qualified mental health professionals (most of us at least) and because we don't know you personally, so I really do recommend going to your GP/primary care physician about this. All you have to do is tell them that you are suspecting a neurodivergent condition and that you would like to be referred to the relevant mental health specialists for whatever condition you may think you have. Your GP may also ask for supporting evidence (such as stimming, hyperfixations, etc).
I hope everything goes well and that you figure out what's happening
No one here can diagnose you with Autism, ADHD etc. becuase we aren't qualified mental health professionals (most of us at least) and because we don't know you personally, so I really do recommend going to your GP/primary care physician about this. All you have to do is tell them that you are suspecting a neurodivergent condition and that you would like to be referred to the relevant mental health specialists for whatever condition you may think you have. Your GP may also ask for supporting evidence (such as stimming, hyperfixations, etc).
I hope everything goes well and that you figure out what's happening
