So what's my diagnosis then?

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My house is messy despite seeming to always be tidying.

I procrastinate and only get something done when I'm on top of the deadline.

I arrive at places on time by the skin of my teeth.

I always move my feet around when 'relaxing' on the sofa watching tv.

I start another task before finishing the last.

I buy birthday cards which I often don't find time to post despite thinking regularly about needing to post them.

I can't recognise face very well.

I pull my hair to self sooth and to 'think'.

I love interviews and applying for new jobs.

I've been in the same industry for 20 years but have chopped and changed my post multiple times across different companies.

I've had many hobbies in the past that quickly fizzle out.

I love caring for animals.

People think I'm very confident but I'm not as I fake it and hate small talk.

I take everything too personally.

I always have to say when if something isn't quite right at work, even though it gets me in trouble.

I double and triple check everything.

I always think of the worst case scenario and worry about my kids endlessly about whether they are warm enough, feed enough etc.

Do I have ADHD?

I’d bet my life. But apparently there’s too much of it about on here atm

Well yes that is what got me thinking...!

Inattentive adhd and ASD. Welcome!

ASD?

ASD autistic spectrum disorder also known as ASC Autistic spectrum condition.

Sounds entirely normal to me. Or at least, my normal. Other people aren't like this, and I don't know whether they're in fact the ordinary ones.

There's definitely ASD in my family (though only one formally diagnosed). I tend to think of myself as neurodiverse and live as I am. I don't see any benefit to me of chasing a diagnosis at my age. I would have done so 20y so, had I been more aware my divergences.

Sounds like ADHD (inattentive) to me.
Fill in an ADHD self report questionnaire and go talk to your GP if you feel you need to.

Definitely consider getting an assessment for ADHD/a neuro diversity diagnosis. No one can tell you yes or no for sure based on Mumsnet posts. Many of these things are normal to a degree but it's the severity, frequency, impact that tend to differentiate neurodiveristy from neurotypicality

You sound like me! And I'm currently in the process of being diagnosed for ADHD. Welcome to the club!

Hi, I'm interested to know why you think ASD please?