A Roller Derby Skater and all Her Disorders: Recent Episodes
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2019 was the year I got tested for autism at 37 years old. My diagnosis of an unknown neurological disorder and complex ptsd gave me more questions than answers. This is my quest through reflection, my past, and how I am trying to connect with the world.
Thinking of self diagnosing yourself with ASD? Already self diagnosed? Do you have imposter syndrome? Here's what I found about why I think my childhood symptoms and adult symptoms justify my self diagnosis and why I have also doubted it. Autism has a lot of traits as other conditions, such as borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. How can you know your self diagnosis is the right one if the healthcare system, with the 'professionals,' can't figure it out for you? It's all in the DSM-5, childhood history, and current state of mind, and knowing about the other conditions and whether or not they fit you.
What causes the inner scream? Social Settings and Decision Making, along with Self Awareness can disrupt how one is perceived and how one connects with others. An excerpt from the memoir, "Finding Kansas" by Aaron Likens explains what I have not been able to put a finger on in my own life.
Reading a book called Finding Kansas by Aaron Likens, about a boys experience with Asperger's.
How to prevent meltdowns and what are the causes and triggers of emotional dysregulation?