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rise13eyond
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Default Sep 30, 2018 at 09:15 PM
 
When I was younger my mom and everyone else was convinced I had OCD. And then many many years later I was given a proper evaluation and diagnosed with PDDNOS and at first it didn't mean anything to me. But as I learned more about it I found that a lot of what we thought were symptoms of OCD were misunderstood symptoms of PDDNOS.
And yes I have a VERY hard time with change. I have a schedule and if it's thrown off even in the slightest I get very disoriented. Before any big changes can happen I have to know about them months ahead of time so I can think on it and get used to the idea. This kind of just applies to me as an artist, but if I draw things from a different angle than usual I get really confused and disoriented.
I think what would be a good thing to do is ask why they think you have whichever disorder. And/or look up the symptoms yourself. Pick out which you think do and don't fit you then ask about the ones you think fit you most. A lot of people say self diagnosing is bad, but it's really helpful if your informed and know what to talk to a professional about.

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