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What should I say or not say to the therapist for the first time? Should I come out and say I think I have ADHD or should I avoid my own self-diagnosis and ask them to evaluate my habits on their own? Anything I should say or not say in a first chat? Anything that may be a red flag or green flag with a new therapist?

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[โ€“] blueskiesoc@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do what you want, but you don't have bad habits. Please don't beat yourself up. It's how your brain works.

[โ€“] The_Sourcerer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I appreciate that perspective. They aren't bad habits, they are different habits... and they work better in certain scenarios too. Convert those mannerisms to superpowers I say.