I have both autism and ADHD, and I just feel pretty awful since I graduated college. I’m really low-functioning; most of the time, I can’t even get basic household tasks done, much less find a job. My funds are dwindling, and soon paying for HRT will be a challenge. I feel like it wasn’t this bad when I was younger; I’m now 21 and it’s starting to get unbearable. I cannot really get meds cause I don’t have insurance.

  • Granixo
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    411 months ago

    Do you have goals you want to achieve in life?

    Do you have a love interest?

    Do you go to the gym?

    Is there stuff you usually enjoy doing as a hobby?

    Those are the kind of questions you should be asking yourself right now.

    If you can’t give a positive answer to those questions then you should definetly go see a therapist.

    • @jeffw@lemmy.world
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      611 months ago

      “Go to the gym, it will cure your depression!” Is one of the least helpful things you could possibly say. So is suggesting a romantic relationship to someone who is not doing well.

      • @Lmaydev@programming.dev
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        211 months ago

        Exercising has been shown to have massively positive benefits for people with depression.

        It won’t cure you, but all the evidence points to it being a very worthwhile thing to do.

        Agree on the romantic relationship however.

      • @thisisnotgoingwell@programming.dev
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        111 months ago

        Your body and mind are more in sync than you think. A lot of people’s lethargy and low energy can be attributed to poor diet and exercise. It’s not a cure but it treats many symptoms of depression.