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The penny has finally dropped. What do I do now?
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this post was submitted on 08 Aug 2023
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You got yourself a good colleague here. Seriously there are so many bad ways this conversation could have gone. But also the only type of person who asks someone if they're neurodivergent is another neurodivergent person. From what I understand neurotyps tend to interpret a question like that as offensive. Like they'd have to be a super ally, down with the neurodiversity movement, has a kid, partner or close family member who's neurodivergent type of neurotypical.
If you are neurodivergent then cool, enjoy the journey in rediscovering your identity. It's important to know that our capacity to function can be context dependent and relative to the supports / systems that we have in our lives. You may feel like you're doing fine now but there may be a point where things change and your capacity is reduced. This is where knowing you're neurodivergent can be helpful because it can be useful in developing self compassion and negotiating your support needs. Or maybe you've built up all of these coping and management strategies that work for you and you're able to just keep on keeping on. Either way it's always good to learn more about yourself.
Yes, they are great - they are quite vocally neurodivergent and thankfully I'm in a company and culture that is very supportive, accommodating and open about these things.
I think, even without any diagnosis, having this conversation has made me think "hey, maybe I don't have to be so hard on myself" which, regardless of whether I am or am not neurotypical, is probably a positive train of thought to be having!