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In certain cases like OCD, intelligence doesn’t matter. No such thing as objectivity. It’ll play tricks on you, which is why seeing a professional as soon as possible to get the right kind of support going is important. I broadly agree that stuff like anxiety is okay to “self diagnose” in some capacity, but once it gets severe or tricky…it will eventually become far beyond your understanding.
Comment by madeat1am at 03/12/2024 at 00:41 UTC
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That's me
With anxiety I'm very sure I have anxiety been clear my whole life
I have been suspecting I have a mild OCD that's been ruining my life since I gained sentience but there's no way I can self diagnose that. So it's just going to be a thought in my head for a good while
My autism and adhd were discussed to by several drs and psychiatrists. I didn't go oh I think I have autism. I've got medical history behind me and conversations with professionals that went this is autism this is ADHD do you want to refer you and I said I don't have 5k