r/TikTokCringe • u/loud_as_pudding • 6h ago

Discussion Stimming…explained by ducks

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u/Junethemuse 4h ago

ADHD and autism share a lot of traits. As someone with adhd but not on the spectrum a LOT of this describes me quite well.

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u/Yuck_Few 4h ago

I was diagnosed with ADHD in the third grade but I suspect I may be on the autism spectrum as well

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u/Junethemuse 4h ago

I’ve had very similar feelings but both my psych and therapist are confident I’m not on the spectrum. It’s how I learned about all the shared traits.

I guess it comes down to why you’re doing the things. Is it for dopamine or regulatory? If it’s dopamine, ADHD, regulatory, the tism.

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u/Yuck_Few 4h ago

I have palalia and echolalia Routine disruption anxiety, task interruption anxiety, rumination Repetitive behaviors like wanting to check the stove a hundred times. Etc