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Hey everyone, Darren here from Darren's Autistic Chat! In this video, I'm opening up about my personal journey awaiting an AUADHD assessment and some truly eye-opening discoveries I've made along the way.
For years, I thought certain aspects of my life were just "me being weird" or that everyone experienced them. But as I've explored the possibility of AuDHD (the combination of Autism and ADHD), I've realised these experiences are deeply connected to neurodivergence.
Join me as I share 5 things I thought were completely normal, but now understand are actually traits of AuDHD:
Unique Social & Conversational Processing: Ever feel like people sound like aliens in a noisy room? I've often struggled to understand words when overwhelmed by sensory input in conversations, leading to me just nodding along while completely lost.
Inconsistent Task Initiation & Completion: My "to-do" list often sits mocking me, especially for mundane tasks. I've been meaning to do the hoovering for days and it's still not done! Discover how executive dysfunction affects my ability to start and finish things.
Intense & Unregulated Emotional Responses: My emotions are either all or nothing. If I like someone, I can't hide it. If I'm upset, I might show no emotion externally, but it affects me deeply inside. I dive into how this 'all or nothing' emotional regulation is part of my AuDHD experience.
The Art of Masking in Social Situations: I used to spend years perfecting a "normal" persona, often leading to me finding a quiet corner at social gatherings, pretending to understand while my energy was completely depleted. Learn about the hidden exhaustion of masking.
Cycles of Intense Activity & Complete Inertia: You might have even seen this on my channel – bursts of many videos, then silence for a month. I share how my brain goes full throttle on hyperfocus and special interests, followed by periods of complete mental exhaustion.
Realising these connections has been incredibly empowering, leading to greater self-acceptance and a new understanding of how my brain works. I hope my story offers validation or new insights for you, whether you're autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, or still figuring things out.
What's one thing YOU thought was "normal" but later realised was connected to your neurodivergence? Share your stories in the comments below!
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