Neurodivergence
If You Are Autistic with ADHD, You Are a Study in Contradictions
Autistic and ADHD traits often clash
Ever since I remember, I have always wanted two totally opposite things at the same time — both with equally great passion. To go out with friends and to be alone, to travel and to stay at the places I know, to attend various events, and to stay at home and read.
Whatever I decided, there was a part of me that was always unsettled. As an adult, I realized that other people around me aren’t such a mess of contradictory desires. But it was only after watching this video by Yo Samdy Sam that it dawned on me — this is happening to me because the “autistic part” of me and the “ADHD part” always want — or need — completely different things.
“The inner conflict is maddening”
It’s estimated that at least 30% of autistic people also have ADHD. It’s so common that the neurodivergent community began to create abbreviations for the combination of both conditions: AuDHD, AutDHD, and others. There is so little information out there about people who are autistic and have ADHD — and it’s so necessary for us to understand our contradictory nature.
