The INFJ Whisperer
When INFJs Get Diagnosed with Autism or ADHD or Both Later in Life
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Quick takeaways
- Women with ADHD and autism often exhibit different characteristics and develop coping and masking strategies from a young age, which may differ from the stereotypical image of an autistic or ADHD person.
- Self-diagnosis of potentially being on the ADHD and autism spectrum can bring missing puzzle pieces together, deepening self-understanding and providing a clearer explanation for certain behaviors and tendencies.
Deep dives
Discovering ADHD and autism traits in myself
As an INFJ, I was surprised to learn that I may fall on the spectrum of ADHD and autism. Initially, I didn't think so because I had a misconception of what an autistic or ADHD person looked like. However, further research made me realize that women with these conditions often exhibit different characteristics and develop coping and masking strategies from a young age. For example, I have a strong need to see everything on the surface and struggle with closing drawers or cupboards. This is because, with ADHD, if I don't see it, I forget about it. Another trait I discovered is that people with ADHD tend to forget about people and situations once they are out of sight. This can make me appear careless or uncaring. Understanding these traits has helped me accept myself even more and communicate with others about my unique behaviors.
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