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Originally Posted by ebatts
I have been recently diagnosed with:
1. An unspecified anxiety disorder
2. An unspecified depression disorder
3. ADHD (got this when I was 8)
4. Autism spectrum disorder (Asperger's)
I also have obsessive-compulsive tendencies and PMDD.
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Even though these are all separate issues in their own respect, they are all actually symptoms of Asperger's. Common symptoms of Asperger's include:
Behavioral: aggression,
compulsive behavior, fidgeting, impulsivity, repetitive movements, social isolation, or persistent repetition of words or actions
Mood: anger,
anxiety, or apprehension
Also common:
depression, intense interest in a limited number of things,
learning disability, nightmares, or hyper-sensitivity.
The symptoms of Asperger's and ADHD are similar and overlap significantly.
Most people on the spectrum have ADHD symptoms.
So it may not be so much a melting pot of disorders as it is a host of symptoms caused by Asperger's. If that makes you feel better at all!
