21 Signs You're Autistic, ADHD, or BOTH | Neurodivergent Magic 

@@raginbakin1430 Of course no two brains are truly the same. But fact is, that our society is based on a "standard" and brains, which only differ slightly from what is considered the standard, won't have as much of a hard time living in that society and especially won't have to mask as much, because their way of thinking/acting is considered within the norm. Try to look at it like a normal distribution (Gaussian bell curve). The closer your brain is to the highest point on the curve (the "standard"), the more you would be called a neurotypical (even if it differs slightly from others within that definition in some ways). If the way your brain thinks fits more on a side of the curve, which only encompasses approx. 2 % of all human brains, you can, by definition, be called neurodivergent, because there aren't that many brains that work similar to yours AND the society we live in isn't cut out for brains on that side of the curve. And to say that everyone is neurodivergent because everyone has a slightly different brain, to me is somewhat like saying everyone has Epidermolysis because everyone has skin, so everyone can get blisters and wounds on their skin... Your opinion is of course yours alone, just please don't belittle the struggles that truly neurodivergent people may have in our society by stating that everyone is neurodivergent (and thereby invalidating the very existence of those which truly fall under the definition of neurodivergent). It reminds me of "just try harder, everyone has problems"... It is already proven, that e.g. ADHDers have actual differences in their brains compared to the "standard".

Not everyone is neurodivergent😐🚶🏽

@@raginbakin1430 now that you go into more detail, I think I understand where you're coming from. To me it just feels belittling to say, that everyone is neurodivergent, if we live in a society that holds a neurotypical standard, although you might not meant it that way. Just because people, that differ a lot from said standard do tend to have it much much harder, so to me it feels invalidating to those experiences. For me personally it just made such a huge difference to realize that I'm neurodivergent, and not just slower, weirder and more awkward (and in some cases dumber e.g. memory) than most of my peers, since I also got bullied a lot when I was younger, only to realize later on that my brain just works differently than theirs, and they weren't able to accept that. I maybe got triggered a bit to easily there, I'm sorry, especially since from you're second comment I understood that you actually didn't mean it in a bad or belittling way, but more as a criticism of our society.

I believe I have mixed bipolar and adhd. My life’s a world a contradictions, confusing stress and the list goes on lmao. I’m currently being treated and awaiting assessment. I suffer with Manic/polar eyes

I want to share about a herbal recommendations I got about Dr Oyalo on RU-vid and his herbal remedy which work perfectly on my sons improvements and social skill till now. He now speakers in sentences, responds to name and instructions, no more aggressiveness and many more unlike him before

I absolutely relate to this. Idk if you saw my video about it, but I self-diagnosed with autism and turned out to be wrong and it was so embarrassing. But then...I survived. So my advice is to explore the ADHD diagnosis, and if you're wrong, so what? Better to explore and check it out!

@@TheNeurocuriosityClub thank you I appreciate it 🥰

If you have insurance, try to get a neuropsychological exam to help with a diagnosis!

Oh God same here man. Maybe that's a good thing. Diagnosis wise not for our mental health lol

A lot of people have both.

I scrolled only for this, thank u 🙏🏽

Thank you 🙏

Thank u soo much for this bro 🙏

Welp!!! 😂

PSA autism cannot and should not be cured. It is a neurotype not a disease. If anyone contacts you claiming they can cure your (or your child's) autism. Please ignore them.

Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Germany. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them

YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

Yes he's Dr.alishrooms.Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.

I was horrifically depressed since childhood. It was relentless. I assumed it would ultimately end me somehow. About twelve years ago I randomly accepted the offer from a friend of a few doses of mushrooms. I did them two consecutive nights alone. First night was pretty mild. The second night? Wow. I saw my depression from every angle, realized much. Next day: depression totally gone. Never came back, never coming back. It's like it's a forest far away I can remember, and could probably find again with enough effort, but it has zero impact on anything in my life or mind. They honestly saved my life and improved it immensely. I never did them again, either. I wish there was a good, organized way to administer them to people who would benefit from them.

All the best to you, keep fighting i got diagnosed when im 43 and struggling to come to terms with it...

Same, diagnosed with ADHD *exactly* 20 years ago at 19, and this video pretty much hit all or nearly all of them for me

Just diagnosed age 51. I had 3 decades of treatment for anxiety and depression. A decade of that was at the same clinic! Hard to come to terms with that and keep questioning “do I really have it”? I actually got mad at the therapist for mentioning it. I thought “is she listening to me”. Then spoke to my psych doc who screened me and I have it. The same doc saw for years for 15min for my monthly meds. Second therapist confirmed after some sessions that she believes I do and it was that non linear conversing she sees so often with ADHD. Start off with a topic then get in the weeds off into another thing etc and eventually come back to the point. Oh, how I wish I could just GET TO THE POINT! Sorry, thanks for putting up with me.

I get it. My daughter probably knows more about my diagnosis' than I do and she explains this stuff to me. I have borderline personality disorder, bipolar and a few comorbities. I feel absolutely dumb when the simplest things fly past my understanding especially when I can explain quantum theories and other highly complex topics. It is very frustrating. I learned to laugh at myself and if others can't laugh with me I walk away.

Dr Oyalo is trustworthy and doing great work with his product on autism kids. My daughter is a point of contact and her improvement in speech and other social activities

I’m so sorry. 🙏 I hope his story helps others. Peace be with you.

I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for encouraging others.

I am sorry for your loss 🙏

💖

I’m so sorry, he’s in a good place though❤

Theres nothing wrong with you. It’s just that you have a different way of processing. Find out what your strengths are and how to use them to your advantage.

This is my experience that stressing and overwhelming things u might have. Kf you have genuine concern and its inhibiting daily life, talk to a professional or someone who can help you.

@@joshuamclean4588 Thank you, I've discussed things with my parents and they're setting up an appointment with my psychiatrist sometime this month, Hopefully I'll get an idea what I have and move on from there

Love you.

I cannot tell you how much I can identify. But my therapist helped me accept myself and remember that you know you more than anyone else. I wish you well!

@Maximumevent710 there is no cure, you are buying grass water

@Jane-co9ev SAME GOES FOR YOU

Im 25 and i feel as if i hit 16 points as well. I dont know what to do with myself and don't know how to do life's "basics" despite growing up normally.

Yes - dishes are a pain in the patootie! I chunk the task, washing cups, then bowls, plates, tupperware and pots last. Sometimes I get overwhelmed and other times I am physically exhausted with the thought of washing one more spoon! I can also get distracted by other stimulii, so much so, that my kids are not allowed to chat with me when I'm doing dishes. I do my best to hyperfocus on the task, being mindful to enjoy the warmth of the water and to internally give praise and petition my creator for help.

​@@elementaryfundamentals I kind of do the same, except that I reward myself by watching youtube or some other type of entertainment (britcoms, etc.) on my cellphone. We're all in this together! (Quote from Red of the Red Green show)

Yes I agree so many videos don't get to the point I just switch them off . So thank you for direct information .

I actually did have to speed the video to 1.5x, but also agree that Megan was concise with her explanations (I can just get impatient at times).

I still watched it at 2x with subtitles. I wonder if that's a neurodivergent thing? ADHD specifically? That's what I think I have.

Dr Oyalo is trustworthy and doing great work with his product on autism kids. My daughter is a point of contact and her improvement in speech and other social activities

​@@joelfaceI do the same thing! It takes me a minute to grasp things But I do really like how clearly she spoke and direct I hate dragged out videos and didn't have to fast forward to get to the point which was nice

If you're highly sensitive, you definitely might be autistic, I just made a new video comparing autism and the highly sensitive person, maybe check it out!

I can understand that

I want to share about a herbal recommendations I got about Dr Oyalo on RU-vid and his herbal remedy which work perfectly on my sons improvements and social skill till now. He now speakers in sentences, responds to name and instructions, no more aggressiveness and many more unlike him before

extorverts can have anxiety to just because they get energy from being around people doesnt mean they dont have anxiety and some intoverts dont have anxiety

Just because you're really sensitive, that doesn't mean you're for sure autistic though. I am def a sensitive person but I'm not autistic, ADHD probably lol in the process of diagnosis currently.

Yeeeeeeep

Lol! YES!

I may have misidentified ADHD and lack of executive function as the "i-do-what-want-and-feel-like" while I'm operating the one that knows better. After a reeeal breakdown i decided to make up some reasonable truths to help convince myself to do what i should, so basically manipulate my self into wanting what i should. Opens up for some pretty good joke deflections. "what do you mean?" Me: "I have no idea, but with your help, i believe we can get to the bottom of it" i like to guess some things... sometimes people hear me aggressively when i didnt mean it to be. or dont understand what they heard because i dont concieve a way for it to be offensive at all..... I did have a training manager tell me ON MY FIRST DAY, "Its hard to get fired here" i was following him and dramatically stopped and looked at him until he turned around, "Don't tell me that, why? my subconscious is going to take that as a challenge!" he laughed and over the next 6 months.... well covid shut the place down but it was getting close.

I'm in rage mode but for guys it's friend or foe ? Right now it's usually foe nobody likes me I stole their land and they believe it I've never owned land in my life .

same

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

Yes, dr.sporesss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.

Is he on instagram?

Yes he is. dr.sporesss

Omg. Been using those since 2006

Misdiagnosed w bipolar two when I was 34. Properly diagnosed 6 months ago at age 59.

Thanks! I believe I first heard it from @howtoadhd

I want to share about a herbal recommendations I got about Dr Oyalo on RU-vid and his herbal remedy which work perfectly on my sons improvements and social skill till now. He now speakers in sentences, responds to name and instructions, no more aggressiveness and many more unlike him before

Yes!!!!😮😮😮

I used to call my husband, my brain, because he would remind me of dates and times or if I turned off the stove or locked the doors. Now I put reminders, alarms, and timers in my phone.

Wow, the way you said that just hit me. But it really is just like that. For me the problem is that my brain defaults to literally EVERYTHING being put to the front of the queue as URGENT, which makes me try do do everything at the same time, resulting in wheels just spinning in the sand.; I never really saw it that way before. Now that I can see it, I wonder if there is a way to fix or at least manage it so I can live effectively. NZT 48, anybody?

We may not be able to 'educate' everyone around us as to what our idiosyncratic traits and tics are and exactly how they should approach us. That would be an almost ludicrous situation if everyone was doing it. Can you change your techniques of relating to each and every person you encounter? This one ADHD, that one EAD, the other one is Bipolar, and that one over their is just plain old psychotic.....ya know? We must figure out our own selves and how to navigate our lives, instead of assuming that everyone else should know how we need to be taught and related to differently than the other students. Our life is our job. It's nice when family and friends know us well enough and can cater to us sometimes that way. But to kind of expect the world to do that is asking for a lot.....probably asking for a lot of disappointment, in my opinion.

Thank you so much for sharing! I totally hear you when it comes to changes in routine. I like having every part of my day planned out, for sure.

@@TheNeurocuriosityClub exactly, I thought I was the only person who felt that way when my routine is changed or disturbed.

@@justsomerandominternetuser6379 right?? Turns out our brains just work a little different and there's millions of people just like us

Try to read, learn about Medical Medium Anthony Williams tips. I was struggling really bad, many doctors couldn't help ultil a friend told about his books and information about how virus, heavy metals, viruses like Epstein Barr virus can stay in your system for years. I wish I had learned about his tips years ago. So many people struggling and suffering with chronic illnesses and I trust his tips more than normal doctors

Have yiu ever checked your minerals esp B1

I got the herbs from Dr Oyalo and use the remedy on my son as he instructed. As I speak my child is speaking well and his social skill has improved. It a good thing to tell this and his herbs is the best for autism kids than any therapy. Thanks

Yes, back in those days, one was considered stupid or labelled a spastic. 😥

@@Keturah53 - I was hit by a junior school teacher in the 1950s for being different and made to stand in the corridor for being unable to write my name. Children who appeared disobedient were sent to be caned by the headmistress 😢 I am undiagnosed (Aspergers) high functioning autistic with devastating lifelong (70 years) OCD - I don’t know about ADHD which is a relatively recent diagnosis. I am a published author and have a Bachelors joint honours degree in Biology- Geology - not so stupid then!

Hi, I am 40 years old and even for me growing up all these symptoms where considered disciplinary issues, now I look back and wonder how many people like us did we lose because society let them fall through the cracks. It makes me happy that things are changing, it gives me hope for the new generations coming up, I'm excited that we may get to see through them what our real potential could have been.

I was diagnosed as ADHD inattentive type for a decade and a half. Earlier this year, however, I related a few things like how differently from others I responded in my youth to sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and cannabis. My psychiatrist rediagnosed me and two sessions later started changing my medications. As an adult the H isn't as obvious for me, and as a child I seldom had any of those substances, if at all; so being introverted and a bookworm and apparently autistic, I didn't stand out particularly as hyperactive. In retrospect I can see how some of my odd behaviors were my unique expression of hyperactivity. Interesting and weird to figure out these things decades later in life, isn't it? And times HAVE changed. Yet "support" programs in schools still teach autistic kids to feel "less than" rather than differently abled, which is tragic. Now their categorized as wrong and in need of assistance rather than fully capable if the world would accommodate differences.

Lol!

Same

Reading this was strange, because it's like I wrote it myself. I'm also very outgoing and energetic around my family and close friends, but in front of people I don't know well, I'm an entirely different person: quiet, anxious, reserved and awkward. I'm also very sensitive to sounds and noise, and have a low tolerance for socializing, my social battery drains completely after an hour, after which I'm just forcing my way through painful encounter after another. So, I'm not sure if I am neurodivergent, but I'm 77% convinced that I belong on one spectrum or another.

@@wildflo267 glad Im not the only one 😅

Same, exactly the same

OMG YES!!!! I'm like this too!

This is exactly me.

I got the herbs from Dr Oyalo and use the remedy on my son as he instructed. As I speak my child is speaking well and his social skill has improved. It a good thing to tell this and his herbs is the best for autism kids than any therapy. Thanks

Right??? Me too

Aaahhhhhh, I'm so glad I could help!

I got the herbs from Dr Oyalo and use the remedy on my son as he instructed. As I speak my child is speaking well and his social skill has improved. It a good thing to tell this and his herbs is the best for autism kids than any therapy. Thanks

Of course, thank you for watching! From here, maybe start researching neurodivergent accommodations and see if they help you!

I relate so much to video that I literally want to cry... from relief. I don't know if there is help out there for neuro divergent people because I have seen so many doctors, therapist and physiatrist and nothing has come of it. Actually, had one doctor leave the room while I was still in my appointment with him. I would love if someone could guide me in the right direction to coping or living with this because a "normal" life doesn't seem plausible. In fact, whenever people would call me weird (I get this reaction in 99% of people I meet) I just say normal is boring and try not to let the comment hang over me. You described me and for once I feel seen. If you want to be friends. I'll be you're friend.

@@TrinityTalks hey, I totally hear you. I'm actually a neurodivergent life coach and I'd be happy to work with you! If you want to set up an initial meeting for just $15, here's the link: neurodivergentmagic.com/coaching

@@TheNeurocuriosityClub Call me crazy but I just set a meeting up. I've tried everything else, so why not?

@@TrinityTalks Can't wait to meet with you!

That's exactly how I feel!!! I'm just neurodivergent.

Same! HSP who also has some traits associated with autism but not all of them.

@@sofiesbookishadventures1865 you don't have to have all of them

Yup, HSP who was denied an autism diagnosis for stupid reasons (apparently: my eye contact is good (this was on ZOOM), I have "reciprocal friendships" and my tone is appropriate in conversation). There are TV presenters with autism, I'm not sure this assessor knows what masking is... But yeah I use the term 'neurodivergent' since no one wants to diagnose/help me. I've had traits since childhood and have since learned to mask, and it's extremely difficult to 'unmask'.

I feel the same way. I'm definitely an HSP but haven't been "diagnosed"...I resonated with almost all of these. It's a relief to have this space and education of neurodivergent people. Thank you.

My child has improved full and acting up right with his social skill since taking dr Oyalo herbal remedy. He has no major signs of autism like he was since I got the herbs. Doc herbs work perfectly

The different between you and me Is that I'm not a therapist

@@axl256gamesx7 you could be if you want to

@@iPsychlops im more interested on videogame developing But for a while I thought on being either a psychologist or a psychiatrist

@@iPsychlops not very interested on other medicine branches or similar

I'm so so glad this video could help!

I got the herbs from Dr Oyalo and use the remedy on my son as he instructed. As I speak my child is speaking well and his social skill has improved. It a good thing to tell this and his herbs is the best for autism kids than any therapy. Thanks

Hi, thanks for sharing. How do You get diagnosed? I want to check but im afraid and dont know where or with whom

Nolypies, I completely relate to you here.

That's amazing!!!

I'm so glad I could help!!!

@@TheNeurocuriosityClub I dunno if you would know, but is a lot of miscommunication/arguments about silly/inconsequential stuff typical in a neurodivergent family, to the point where it seems constant and exhausting, yet it never seems to affect the family bond? Like normal sibling squabbles, but they’re almost lawyering each other over details? I know this sounds typical, but it doesn’t feel typical compared to other sibling dynamics I’ve seen. I have four kids ages 6-11 and my youngest was dx’d with ADD recently, but it’s clear to me that that’s not the only neurodivergence in the family lol, myself included. We’re in the process of getting our mental health squared away this year

@Fatima Mustapha mala Awful spammer!!

I got the herbs from Dr Oyalo and use the remedy on my son as he instructed. As I speak my child is speaking well and his social skill has improved. It a good thing to tell this and his herbs is the best for autism kids than any therapy. Thanks

Same.

Yessss, it's one of my favorite analogies, I think I got it from @HowtoADHD here on RU-vid.

I got the herbs from Dr Oyalo and use the remedy on my son as he instructed. As I speak my child is speaking well and his social skill has improved. It a good thing to tell this and his herbs is the best for autism kids than any therapy. Thanks

I got the herbs from Dr Oyalo and use the remedy on my son as he instructed. As I speak my child is speaking well and his social skill has improved. It a good thing to tell this and his herbs is the best for autism kids than any therapy. Thanks

@Fatima Mustapha mala Go away! Autism can not be healed and I feel sorry for your poor son.

I have CPTSD but now I don't know if I have ADHD overlapped or is just the emotional disregulation and that I feel stuck in freeze response. Before I had the final burn out I was very organized and competent and everytime I make the Myers Briggs test I come out as INFJ but I'm quite talkative but I don't know if is due to my CPTSD since being in silence when I'm with people feels threatening plus my people's pleasing behavior...I don't know what to think 😂 I have lost trust in psychologist so, maybe I will never find out.

Oh my goodness, this comment made me smile. Thank you, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!

@Fatima Mustapha mala I will report you for spamming!

​@Fatima Mustapha mala you can't "heal" someone from autism. They're always gonna have it. Some kinds of therapy works with maybe helping deal with some symptoms of it, but there is no cure. It's not some kind of disease to cure either. It's just how a person's brain works.

That's the whole idea! If you want help going through those questions, let me know! I'm a coach and I'd love to help.

My child has improved full and acting up right with his social skill since taking dr Oyalo herbal remedy. He has no major signs of autism like he was since I got the herbs. Doc herbs work perfectly

My child has improved full and acting up right with his social skill since taking dr Oyalo herbal remedy. He has no major signs of autism like he was since I got the herbs. Doc herbs work perfectly

Time blindness in the way she described it is normal for ALL humans!

Hey! Yeah, neurodivergent just means your brain is neurologically different in some significant way, and that absolutely includes ADHD!

I got the herbs from Dr Oyalo and use the remedy on my son as he instructed. As I speak my child is speaking well and his social skill has improved. It a good thing to tell this and his herbs is the best for autism kids than any therapy. Thanks

I got the herbs from Dr Oyalo and use the remedy on my son as he instructed. As I speak my child is speaking well and his social skill has improved. It a good thing to tell this and his herbs is the best for autism kids than any therapy. Thanks

@fatimamustaphamala6034 spammer trying to sell something

I’m also in the UK so I understand your frustrations. Give it a shot though, some doctors and clinicians assistants can be incredibly helpful and compassionate and you might just be surprised. Although I don’t think a diagnosis is that important. What’s important is being to know yourself better and if this video helps with that and other helpful material- that’s what really matters. ❤

My child has improved full and acting up right with his social skill since taking dr Oyalo herbal remedy. He has no major signs of autism like he was since I got the herbs. Doc herbs work perfectly

Oh my goodness, I'm so so so glad I could help and that you found me easy to watch! I know I haven't uploaded in a while, but I plan on being back soon, just so you know!!!!

I got the herbs from Dr Oyalo and use the remedy on my son as he instructed. As I speak my child is speaking well and his social skill has improved. It a good thing to tell this and his herbs is the best for autism kids than any therapy. Thanks

I'm so glad!!! Welcome to Neurodivergent Magic!

I got the herbs from Dr Oyalo and use the remedy on my son as he instructed. As I speak my child is speaking well and his social skill has improved. It a good thing to tell this and his herbs is the best for autism kids than any therapy. Thanks

Omg, I'm so glad this makes you feel seen, that's the whole idea. Sending you lots of love!

I got the herbs from Dr Oyalo and use the remedy on my son as he instructed. As I speak my child is speaking well and his social skill has improved. It a good thing to tell this and his herbs is the best for autism kids than any therapy. Thanks

Of course, I'm so glad this helped!!!

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I got the herbs from Dr Oyalo and use the remedy on my son as he instructed. As I speak my child is speaking well and his social skill has improved. It a good thing to tell this and his herbs is the best for autism kids than any therapy. Thanks