I used to be a child therapist years ago and several of my clients had autism. One in particular loved your videos and was always talking about you (which is why i started watching your videos, to understand him better). Such a smart kid but he struggled with accepting his diagnosis and had trouble being okay with himself. I'm willing to bet he still watches your videos 7 years later and when he sees this, I can only imagine how much it'll mean to him that one of his idols, a genuinely good person, also has autism and can do so much in/for one community.
i thought he knew all this time, like 2016 thru 2018 when i watched him the most i think. I just thought it was so clear it wasn't worth saying out loud
Welcome to the autistic community, Sean! We've got fidget toys and cookies by the door and weighted blankets on the couch! We're happy to have you! In all seriousness, I'm really glad that you're contributing to repainting Autism in a positive light using your own gifts and superpowers! As a neurodivergent therapist that specializes in assisting other neurodivergent folks to discovering and understanding who they are, it makes me really happy to see that you're also taking steps to explore this part of yourself! I look forward to hearing more about your experiences and your journey in the future.
14:32 “that’s weakness to me, you’re scared of being alone with yourself and loving yourself” THIS SEAN THISSSSSS! I’m grateful to see a human with a large platform agree with this sentiment. Thanks for being so real and human, it really does maintain hope
I grew up, an undiagnosed autistic child, watching you, an undiagnosed autistic man. Now, I'm a diagnosed autistic adult human, watching you still. Poetic. Edit: bonus that I also likely have more undiagnosed problems because UK mental healthcare is absolutely horrific :) Edit 2: hello fellow autistics :0
I do not know why you felt the need to specify that you are human, do you have something to hide? Are you perhaps, an alien? A skinwalker? A deer? TELL ME!!!
honestly i was diagnosed as a child but honestly had no idea until i was a teenager what being autistic really meant, even then i was diagnosed yet again with more traits of autism
My favourite saying. “If you have meet one Autistic person, you have only meet one Autistic person.” We are all very different and it is quite common to be both ADD/ADHD/Autistic. I like to refer to Autism as my wiring being different and it shows up in strange ways. I am sensory under load. Only later on in life did I start getting sensory overload. Being female also comes with its differences. Menopause can mess with your Autism and end up how older ladies get diagnosed with autism.
I have Autism as well, welcome to the family lol. I knew I like you for reason other than th Irish accent and blood running through our veins. Oh and Happy Thanksgiving to you and Eveline. I hope I spelled her name right. I wish I could send you a photo of me and my Sam!
One of the best quotes about autism is “meeting one person with autism means you met one person with autism.” We’re all different in our own ways, and we all express our autism differently. Welcome to the club, Sean!
@@bubblewrapwallpaper Yes and no; our diagnoses are definitely socially defined, but they do their best to describe distinct patterns or neurochemistry. The takeaway shouldn't be "oh anyone could have it, the definition has no meaning" and more "oh, we all benefit when we make a society that helps people with these diagnoses because we ALL may have unnoticed, latent disabilities"
The whole "I have autism" "We knew" "Why didn't you tell me?!" interaction is basically a late diagnosis staple at this point. I was gently pushed to get tested by two of my closest friends at the time who were both autistic after they found out I didn't know I was. Because that's usually the thing - and it develops more the longer you have your diagnosis - for autistic people that know they are autistic it becomes SO OBVIOUS to us when someone else is that it's easy to forget that not everyone knows that about themselves. I had no clue because to me I was just me and that's how I was. I also figured that a lot of what I was experiencing was normal because I wound up hanging out with other autistic people and for some reason it never clicked that I was likely hanging out with them and not allistic (non-autistic) people because I could relate more. In fact, it never even occurred to me that I had more autistic friends than not - often, again, because people usually either don't know and thus don't see it or they DO know and can spot autism a mile away and forget that undiagnosed people usually can't so they don't think to mention it. I usually wind up trying to mention it to people I pick autism vibes up from because of this and because of how much my diagnosis helped me and it's been pretty much the same reaction every time: relief and gentler self-treatment. Turns out, a condition that affects communication can make communicating about it pretty tricky. Who'd'a Thunk?
@@coolman5268as a diagnosed autistic person, I 100% disagree. After reading this man’s story I feel fairly certain he’s one of us. The big giveaway is the “more autistic friends than non autistic friends thing.” And that’s a dead giveaway because I have met very few autistic people who have more non autistic friends than autistic friends. It turns out that when an entire portion of the populous communicates in a very different way to the majority, that that portion tends to find each other because then they understand each other.
I support Jack all the same. He's still the same guy, still the same gamer, still the same BOSS. Spectrum or not, it's still our Jack. And I'm happy that hasn't changed.
I think the biggest thing is authenticity. My mental health has improved so much since diagnosis - being kinder to myself and learning how to soothe myself, its made me far less anxious nowadays and far more present - and therefore, happier! I feel like my authentic self now. I don't feel shame for who I am or for how weird I may seem to others. I don't hate myself anymore for feeling like an outsider. I don't push myself for overstimulating situations. I indulge with my interests fully and freely and talk about them without the fear of being told to shut up, like countless times when I was a kid. I'm me - take it or leave it! To whoever reads and resonates, please just be kind and patient with yourself. The modern world isn't built for neurodivergent people.
I got a "seems pretty likely" diagnosis, and it really helped me to allow myself to be kind to myself, too. Especially problems with sensory stimuli have been something I just tried to bury because I thought I was supposed to not be bothered by it like "everyone else", even if it stressed me out
I resonate deeply with this, as someone who went undiagnosed for both ADHD and Autism as a kid, now knowing who I am Ive been able to be so much more kinder and loving to myself, and I don't let people push me into overstimulating situations anymore! Its like finding a piece of me that's always been there that I can finally see, and I can love every part of me now! Diagnosis does come with its draw backs, like in America, its hard to be seen in medical areas because if you have a diagnosis, you can be pushed down the waiting list, deemed as less "important". But, at least for me, getting a diagnosis was crucial in loving myself again and being kind to myself! Plus no longer pushing myself to become something Im not! Thank you for you're comment, its really nice to know there are others out there who feel the same :>
How do you get diagnosed? Is this something that you bring up with your doctor and get appointed to a psychologist or something? I think I might be a bit autistic, but I've never tested. Definitely have ADHD, though (was tested for that as a child).
@@zoeyk1455yes. I asked my primary care (my usual doctor you’d see for check ups) if they could refer me to a psychiatrist or psychologist who could help me get an evaluation for autism. No issues there, she did just that and she made sure they took my insurance as well. I think it depends though on how comfortable you are asking for that help. Thankfully my doctor is very nice and tries to accommodate for me, I can tell. I got calls from primary reminding me to reschedule for the psychiatrist!! Haha…. Ha.. (I already had a ADD diagnosis…)
Mental health is very important. Im glad you have answers. Funny thing is is that last week i made an appointment for an assessment, and then you posted this today. Thanks for being awesome!
Gosh.. I grew up watching you. I'm also late-diagnosed at 24 as a female. It's really validating to see someone I enjoyed and often helped me cope with a lot of my struggles being diagnosed and speaking up about the stigma and stereotypes of Autism. I love how you put it.. we are the same people, we can see and be gentle with ourselves a little bit more. Thank you so much for the awareness you're bringing ❤❤️
I am in the same boat! i grew up with tourettes and was never diagnosed due to weird complications, but this video has definitely given me insight how to look at it
I got diagnosed for adhd when I was 13/14 and autism when I was 15 i think? And it's honestly so nice to see so many others have it like me, like I did not expect jack to have autism but I'm very happy he talks about it and is always himself no matter what.
I was also diagnosed late with autism (and schizo-affective disorder) at 25 and that was only after I started contemplating suicide. I had no one to turn to and was always told I was making things up or doing stuff for attention and too young to have any problems....it took an aunt I never knew existed who had found out about me through my dad (who it turned out had been complaining to her about me for who knows how long) to recognize that something really wasn't right, realize my family wouldn't do anything about it and convinced me to move in with her so that she could help me get the help she knew I needed. I'm still here today because of her.
In hindsight after posting this, I realize I owe a little thanks to my dad. If he hadn't been bad mouthing me so much, my aunt would've never found out about me so I guess there's my silver lining in that.
Considering autism still has this ''negative'' charge behind it because like you said, it's often misunderstood what autism actually intels. It's really great to see a person of influence like yourself to be open and honest about it and not to try to hide it. Everything you said is very relatable and spot on and I can tell you've definitely studied up a lot on the subject already. The ability to look inwards is really important! Something a lot of people could benefit from in order to embrace who they are. Thank you for sharing this message with the world!
yeah people are saying its because the diagnosis is being thrown around too much , but we haven't even been diagnosing the disorder even in the last century . so i think that more people getting diagnosed is creating a false narrative , where they think they think people don't actually have autism , where the reality is its because we have more qualified individuals dealing with cases such as autism and adhd more so we see it prevalent more .
@charliethechunkygamer1257 yeah, people like that think we live in a stasis and no new knowledge is being discovered and confirmed everyday, somehow the day you formed your worldview, science just completely stopped, that's why older generations refuse to believe autism is not just non-communicative boys playing with trains, because they've been taught to believe it and now it's scary to embrace the change. And who has rigid black and white thinking now, huh? 😄
@@peterpumpkineater6928its nuetral, one with autism is simply different nueologically, while the experiences an autistic person has that correlates to their autistic needs can be negatives. the struggles that come with living in a culture thats ill prepared for its citizens is whats negative and has nothing to do with the autistic person themselves but rather the failures of our society to be inclusive. -an autistic individual who is joyous about my differences
@@breathoffreshair7795 very well said . i have only seen autistic people belittled by people who have no understanding or refusal to understand . the latter more often than not . I wish people were more open to learn .
Welcome to the 'tism club! Lol, but on a more serious note, thank you for talking about this and being so honest and authentic. And I really do think that it will be that thing of where you sharing this will help other people discover more about themselves. I am also late diagnosed autistic, and I only figured it out through listening to and conversing with other autistic people, and realizing how much I can relate my life experience with theirs. My little brother has always been a big fan of you and he has always found comfort in your content, and I am so happy that he will have someone that he looks up to that is also autistic and willing to be open about that. I know it is going to mean the world to him (because it means the world to me). PS, the moment I recognized autism was when I was watching one of your The Last of Us playthrough episodes, and you were talking about all of the details in the sound design and the lighting and all the visual things. That is when I saw it, because that is exactly what I do when I play videogames (or even when I watch movies etc.). And then you apologized for going on about all of that and not playing the game, and I was like, yup. Lol. But I am glad that you got answers now. It is a good feeling to have answers and being better able to be yourself and care for yourself and accept yourself. I am very happy for you :)
@@scenecorefairy It highly depends on the country you live in. The best advice I can give that will apply to most people (I think), will be to find a good autistic allies type group on a social media platform, so that you can ask people that live in the same country as you to give you advice. I'm sorry I can't give better advice, but perhaps you can share which country you live in (if you're comfortable with that) and someone who resides in that country could give you more specific advice. Where I live, we don't really have an option to go through public healthcare, so I had to go the private route, speak to different GP's so that I could get referrals for someone who could diagnose me. And even then, there are only 2 people who are qualified to diagnose adults with autism, so I didn't have many options. But I hope that you will have more options on how to pursue it where you live. It really does help to clarify things for yourself. But if you can't, self-diagnosis is highly accepted in the autistic community worldwide (since it is so difficult to get a formal diagnosis). So if a formal diagnosis is not possible for you, I'd advise you to go research it. Go read the dsm5, so read books published by autistic people, go watch videos from autistic creators (there are a lot of autistic youtubers who have started to voice their knowledge and experiences). The best thing from a diagnosis to getting to know yourself for the first time, getting to a place where you can accept yourself for the first time, and collecting strategies for building a life that is better for you. And that, you don't need a formal diagnosis for. But I do understand the need to get a formal diagnosis, after all, I went to all the trouble of getting one myself.
@@scenecorefairy Just so you know, I was 28 and unemployed when I got my diagnosis. You'll find your peace. Just keep looking and don't give up on yourself 🌻
As someone who was recently diagnosed with “high-functioning” autism only a few months ago and is still coming to terms with it, this video is semi-comforting knowing one of my favorite TH-camrs has gone through similar experiences as me. I hate that there is a stigma around autism it makes it harder to get the resources I need without being judged by others and not every single autism is the same people need different things. I'm going to be in college soon which makes me so worried but I hope life will get better for me and others going through similar circumstances in the future
Hey Jack, I’m autistic too! I appreciate that you aren’t ashamed of it and show that it is different from the stigma. There are so many people that think autism is less than and inferior. I appreciate how you stand up against that message. Because not a lot of others have the balls to do that. Thanks(mas).
Autism is very misunderstood and misrepresented, not everyone is the same, the experience is different for everyone and Jack being autistic is such a win because the people "representing" us are either the worst people possible (chrischan if you know you know) or autism speaks who are horrible, TV show characters who are either god damn Einstein or someone who can't function in society. And so many people when you tell them you're autistic, BECAUSE, of these stereotypes and false depictions will think that's exactly how you must be because in their mind all autistic people are the same and will talk down to you like your a god damn 5 year old. So I'd just like to say the good doctor is a fictional programme that while set in a hospital has characters and events that didn't happen to the characters who as i said aren't real, same with every other show and movie that falsely depicts autism. Sorry for the tangent this is the first time I've gotten an excuse to talk about this.
@ No apologies. Your words are true. Lots of people don’t take us seriously because of these factors. Despite the fact that autistic people haven’t changed simply because they’ve just informed you about their diagnosis. Which by the way is none of your fuckin buisness. We don’t owe you absolutely anything. We’re either prodigies or immature. Where’s the middleground? Why can’t we just be people who view and experience the world differently from the average person? Because they don’t see us has human beings with lives and thoughts and interests. It’s never accurate to what’s it’s actually like to exist with this disability. We are all different. But we are also the same.
3:11 THANK YOU FOR BRINGING UP HYPERMOBILITY!!! I'm not autistic, just adhd, but autism and hypermobility run in my family. it really needs to be talked about more when connected with adhd and autism! I only found out about it BECAUSE I was diagnosed with adhd at 17, and started to look into connected issues. me and my family are 99% sure it's hypermobile type ehlers danlos syndrome. the only reason my cousin was diagnosed was because I was diagnosed and brought it up, it's insane how not talked about it is when it's so common, ESPECIALLY with neurodivergance.
Me and one of my big sisters (were both aspies) have hypermobility, none of my other siblings have it. Definite connection between autism and hypermobility.
ADHD and Autism are very similar, so much so that some experts think that ADHD belongs on the Autism spectrum. I have ADHD (doctor diagnosed) as well, but many of those symptoms overlap, and it makes me wonder
No really though, I should not have had to learn about that on tiktok cuz no one else mentioned it. Learned I had EDS and that's why I have such an extreme tolerance to any kind of medicine. Like that's important to know if I ever have to go under cuz I can have a tolerance to anesthesia and that's something that the doctor needs to know beforehand but no one knows about it. Now I hope I never have to have surgery 😬
Thanks for these vids spedicey. ADHD/autism and TH-camrs needs to be studied. I thought watching your *last* video was scary relatable, really felt like you were describing me. I don't think I have the 'tism, rather adhd, but the part about asthma, intestinal issues... ding ding ding. Gotta catch em all I guess.
Jacksepticeye I really respect you for telling your audience this even though you don't have to, but you are pretty brave to say this online and I been watching you for years maybe even a decade now. You are amazing Jack who shouldn't give a s*** what other people think. ❤
I'm happy you figured everything out, king ! A diagnosis can be really reassuring and knowing that's a condition you do in fact have answers a lot of questions you could be asking yourself. I also think i REALLY needed that talk about ambition and hyper-productivity, I've been struggling a lot with that lately. Your content has that so incredibly rare mix of entertainment and moral value, thank you for using your online reach for good things, you make a real change in the industry.
I have Autism and ADHD witch is one of many reasons why i love you so much jack. Its so nice to see someone with those difficulties being so happy and funny and fearless to the camera. Thank you Jack 💚
Yes! Thank you! Saying what we're all thinking! Even those in the community who don't have those things, we're all just a big family, regardless of differences 😊
I felt this I have them both and my ADHD is heavily severe which affects my autism I feel I also feel with jack cause I have horrible anxiety and depression I'm even bipolar which doesn't help at all
I went undiagnosed as a child because my family believed that since I was able to speak, I could just "stop." Well, turns out that's not how it works. I found out I was neurodivergent when I was 22. I appreciate what Jack is doing because I was always hushed by my family and peers for speaking openly about my depression and autism. It's nothing to hide and nothing to feel ashamed about!
Thank you for pushing this conversation forward. I had a similar experience myself. Diagnosed at 13, and I have to thank my mom for being so supportive and accepting because there was still a lot of stigma at the time. Finding out helped me to make sense of my own behaviors and thought patterns which made it easier to accept myself rather than thinking there's something "wrong" with me.
my parents were pushing for an autism diagnosis so they could convince the state that I was incapable of taking care of myself and get money for it. turns out it was just super bad, completely uncontrolled ADHD that I was later officially diagnosed with.
Hey Sean, long time fan. I also got an Autism diagnosis not so long ago and have the magic combo of ADHD on top. I appreciate you speaking up about these things and tackling the stigma facing autism and the perfectionism rampant on the internet. I had more things to say here but my brain went bye-bye so I’ll just say that i’m constantly in admiration of the things you do and am thankful for your perspective on something that i’m coming to terms with still.
I’m someone who was diagnosed early for Asperger’s and paranoia/ADHD. It sucks that many don’t believe in some diagnosis’ or just think it’s all fake for whatever reason. I grew up a bit weird too, so I didn’t have social skills in the slightest or motivation until recently. I’ve luckily had family who support, understand and even helped me medicate myself to “live a normal life.” It’s hard sometimes, I’ve seen my autism side show more and more since I found a partner and it has been one hell of a ride of emotions. I cry sometimes just because I feel bad for being autistic and burdening others. Simply put, however it may seem you’ll always have people there who think you aren’t a burden and it’s okay to be different. It’s a bit cringe or obvious but many don’t understand or want to and that’s okay. I was born in the best family I could and got the amazing support I need. I hope someday more people can too; as having support truly is a blessing and I will be trying my hardest to see my kid get the same support I did.
@@D44RK_Iced_YogsReally happy to hear that your family was there for you and has been understanding and supportive! My brother has stepped up in a big way since my diagnosis and i'm really glad to have him in my corner. Thank you for sharing!
I was diagnosed with autism when i was 9 years old and back then you could kind of tell. I was shy and gave of this sad and lonely appearance. But these days when the conversation comes up and I'm like ''oh i have autism'' people are like ''REALLY? I WOULD HAVE NEVER GUESSED!''. Because that's the thing, i kind of grew over the problems i had and these days i seem like anybody that doesn't have autism. And i know some people have autism were you could really notice, and that's fine! Most people with autism really just learn and think different and i find that very interesting. Sadly there are a lot of people that just don't bother learning what autism is treat it like its something negative, while it's really just... this person thinks different. I hope people will try to learn better what autism is and i find it brave of Sean to announce that he has it. And you can be proud of that!
The chances of your seeing this are so so low, but if you're AuDHD with asthma and joint hypermobility, and if you have any chronic pain in your joints, it might be worth getting checked for hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. I'm an AuDHD adult with asthma and hEDS and it's such a common combination. Welcome to the AuDHD fam
14:23 this is the epitome of a fixed mindset: fear to feel like a failure and seeking as much validation as you can to feel affirmed. As a 30 year old AuDHDer who was just diagnosed a few months ago, I still struggle with this because I've felt like an outsider my whole life, so I tend to have a fixed mindset, but I'm working on it 😊 Two of the most influential books I've read about this topic for my doctorate are Mindset by Carol Dweck and Dare to Lead by Brene Brown. I can't recommend them enough, especially to neurodivergent folks. Happy reading!
Brene Brown is a fantastic psychotherapist and her research on vulnerability is so insanely on point, its like shes looking into your mind and talking about you specifically when she talks about it. She's brilliant. I'd also highly reccommend her book Daring Greatly.
Hey, one of my fellow mindset folk! I read Mindset by Dweck, also. Been trying to apply more growth-mindset thought processes to things. I want to learn guitar and also how to draw, but I fear mistakes in those areas. Yet I'm fine with all the mistakes I need to get better at crochet? I have no idea. I'll have to look into Dare to Lead, but I'll drop another title as well: Grit by Angela Duckworth. It's next on my reading list.
My mom first told me about my autism diagnosis when i was in middle school in a gas station, I'm glad you were told in a much kinder way. Man that was a bombshell, right? lol I was diagnosed at 2 years old but was never really told about it until then. It's never to late to learn about these things.
I didn't know my mom suspected I had ADHD until middle school too! I had just found it online after never hearing about it before, something clicked, and when I suggested it to her she was just like "yeah I've always wondered." Like ???? In her defense, she DID go to get me diagnosed when I was like in first grade, but my pediatrician was like "her grades are good so she's fine" (I was not). And honestly the place I went to school had a really "mental health doesn't exist you're just not trying hard enough, medication is the devil" type mindset. So maybe it was a net positive I got diagnosed later in high school so I never had to struggle with being bullied for it or being uncomfortable with myself. I've always been super okay with talking openly about my mental health and personal experiences and struggles, but I may have been too ashamed if I was diagnosed earlier and ridiculed for it growing up. Still would have been nice to know though LOL I thought I was just insane for the longest time 😭
My parents didn’t tell me about my diagnosis (I was 3). I found out from a school behavior evaluation form. Prior to that, I took quizzes, did research, and questioned my parents why I had different types of therapies that other kids didn’t. They either shrugged off or told me I was normal. Pretty rough to process as a 12 year old.
You bring up a lot of good points. When I hear the word “autism” it always has to be a negative, but the more you spoke about it, the more I realized it was just an explanation for particular behaviors. The questions you described definitely have answers that might be different in me than in others. I might go get tested because of this. Seán thank you for sharing. Your neurodivergence makes the things you’ve accomplished all the more impressive. I’m grateful for you and your community this Thanksgiving.
As someone on the spectrum I see it as a double edged sword. It’s like a superpower in certain areas and a detriment in others. Although I suppose you could say the same of neurotypical brains as well. We all have our strengths and weaknesses.
Hi Jack, you've been my favourite content creator for the majority of 2020-2024. I also have autism and adhd. I got diagnosed with both few years ago not much sooner I got diagnosed with dyslexia. Hearing your story about feeling left out and I relate to everything you say, I feel like well not a black sheep full of white sheep more like a sheep from another flock. I've had and and still have my struggles with anxiety and depression. Seeing and hearing you talk about it makes me happy and not alone anymore knowing that we're not alone. It's something I've been really happy with you addressing these past months the struggles and how you've been struggling. I find myself relating to you more than anyone. I just straight up accepted upon getting my diagnosis and well worked on that. I have been on medication but last year it kinda just hurted my brain more than helping so I went medication free. Sean I wish you a spectacular day and I hope you read this, since this video has meant a lot to me.
Tysm for having this conversation and helping normalize Autism!! 💖💖 I strongly believe there's a high number of "high masking" Autistic people out there who have no idea, the more visibility the better. Also we're subconsciously drawn together, diagnosed/aware of ASD or not. The amount of my old friends I've realized are probably also Autistic. Or that are realizing it themselves now. We're just on similar wavelengths 😂 I realized my AuDHD soon after starting therapy and it was so world changing. I ended up getting a diagnosis, partially as a middle finger to those that didn't believe me, also hoping I could get employment accomodations as that's somewhere I've struggled the most. It took a while to be comfortable and confident in my validity and differences, and I'm still healing and learning to unmask. That shit is SO draining and most ppl don't realize how much energy it takes, just existing around other people 😅 In car terms, it's like living life in manual mode whereas non-ND people cruise through on automatic, sometimes even cruise control. Like we have to think about. Every. Fucking. Thing. We. Have. To. Do. Like showering? Most people say "yeah I just shower." It's autopilot mode for them. For me, showering is "set up skin/haircare on counter, undress, turn on the water to the right temp, get in, wash hands, wet hair, shampoo, rinse, conditioner (let it sit!), wash body in this specific order, and etc" I'm not writing it all 😂 Along with what feels like at least 3 different conversations going on in my head while doing each task. Basic tasks feel like mountains. And we have to do it all again the next day 😂😭 What really matters is that I understand myself better, and am learning to take care of myself in ways that actually work for me. Learning that my sensitivities aren't character flaws and deserve to be respected. I found that family didn't take me seriously bc they related too much to the symptoms I talked about, and they reacted with "that's normal, suck it up like I did, you're not special for that or deserve special treatment ((aka basic understanding/decency/accomodations))". I've learned to view their perspectives more objectively and I don't take their opinions to heart anymore. I'm learning to love myself and deserve support, as we all do ❤️🩹 Also the amount of ND people who end up in psychology fields is wild 😂 it's a form of masking, we seek to understand how people think/act, so in theory interactions should be more predictable and maneuverable right? Or maybe we can figure out why we feel so different?
God that is way too relatable. I read the thing you said about showering and basic tasks and had to double check I didn't write this myself and somehow forget lol.
For the last 5 years I've been questioned by friends if I'm autistic or have adhd or both. And I spent those years hoping maybe I'm actually normal and these feelings and questions would go away...but they never did. And I've only now started reaching out to family and teachers! Now I'm at a point where I'm getting referred and I hope that in a year or 2 or even 3 years from now I'll finally be able to understand myself. This video made me feel a little less alone. Thank u :)
As someone who was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and bipolar disorder at a young age, let me tell you one thing. I personally do not dislike being on the autism spectrum. There is a great clip from a 2009 movie called 'Mary and Max' where Max, an older gentleman with Asperger's syndrome, explains what having Asperger's is like perfectly. Search Max explains Asperger's here on youtube and you can watch it. The reason I bring this up is that one of the key points, for me at least, of the specific clip is one in which Max and a doctor are having a conversation about curing Autism and anything under it's spectral umbrella, as if it is some sort of disease that needs a cure at all. Max claims that he does not want to cure his Autism, as he believes it to be a key part of who he is as a person, and therefore likes having Asperger's. Autism is not something to be feared, it is something that makes you, you, whether you like it or not. Hopefully one day you can learn to accept it as a part of your being. Although from the sounds of it you're already moving in that direction.
@hazzaladd I can relate to being the weird kid. And if parents won't test u the option will always be there for u as soon as ur an adult and able to make those decisions for urself if u feel like it's necessary
CONGRATS ON THE DIAGNOSIS JACK !! You explain the feeling of discovering yourself so well. Finding out I was autistic made my life so much better- nothing about me changed, but it gave me answers. It made sense of the struggles I experienced, the constant feeling of putting on a mask to engage with others, the feelings of isolation and rejection. It explained why things that were easy for other people were so much more exhausting for me. It helped me learn how to take care of myself, and make life more bearable. I hope that knowing you’re autistic provides you with the same opportunity for growth and healing that it gave me. I hope that you’re able to show yourself the patience and kindness you always deserved.
Totally agree with this take. The diagnosis gave me not only so many answers, it also made it easier to allow myself to be different, to not conform if it takes too much out of me. Keep spreading the positivity! Many of us already do, but I'm happy to have such a loud, confident, charismatic voice adding to it.
I’m really so grateful for this video. My own AuDHD diagnosis has just become official too. This is so important to hear. Now begins the journey of accepting and understanding what this means. I’m both happy to know he truth and grieving what could have been
I am on the autism spectrum and i always had a connection with you so it is WOW to hear you have been diagnosed with it. I wish you the best and it is good to know a little bit more about yourself. I also felt the way you did about finding out about my diagnosis, it really helped me feel at peace with these things that others considered weird or strange about me and it helped me understand WHY i do some of the things i do. Good luck 🍀 Sean! We all love and support you ❤😊
I was diagnosed with Autism at age two. As a result, I've never really felt like I fit in anywhere, and your videos gave me a lot of hope. So to hear that one of my favorite TH-camrs is on the Spectrum alongside me really warms my heart and gives me a sense of belonging. I stand with you, Sean, and it's nice to have you amongst us.
This comment with like 2 likes appeared at the top of the comment section for me. Ironic because it deserves to have enough likes to belong there. The algorithm simply knows.
Thank you for talking about this. As someone who didn’t know he had autism till early adulthood, I definitely relate to the “but you’re so normal!” Conversations. Many of us simply learned how to behave in ways that conform to allistic standards and train/practice to accommodate for educational, communicative or reactive weaknesses we were born with. It can be really frustrating to hear stuff like “how can you be autistic? You’re so good at communicating!” Especially when you’ve put a lot of effort into learning *how* to communicate to the standards of allistic people. Take care out there.
I told my mum a couple months ago that I think I'm autistic and want to seek a professional diagnosis (I'm in my mid-20s). The next day she said she lay awake half the night, thinking about it, and came to the conclusion I'm not autistic, because I'm not all closed off and drawn into myself (basically non-verbal is what she meant, I think). Thanks mum, that really f*ing hurt!
@@sheyri9 I don’t know your relationship with your mom but I do know that, like my psychiatrist told me, know one knows you and how you feel and live, more than YOU do. Do what you believe is best, and I hope you can get what you need. Take care out there.
Thank you for being so open about this stuff, Jack. It really helps de-stigmatize neurodiversity and make others feel safe to explore their own physical and mental health! I finally started getting my intense anxiety medically treated last year, and it's changed my life, but I went through years of feeling sick and isolated because I didn't want to look it in the face. You've done a lot to change my attitude about it.
I was diagnosed formally a year ago. I'm 40. Thank you for talking about this, Sean. And yes, I did have a suspicion. I started having a suspicion when a speaking professional analyzed your videos over time and was praising how much you improved. And I'm like, that's how I progressed as someone who talks to people all the time now. 💜s to you and I'm very glad you got diagnosed.
My being autistic has also helped so many people. My special interest is anything related to biology, and scored in the 98th percentile in the sciences compared to my peers in highschool. Now I help extremely medically complex people on an advocacy basis. Think blood clotting disorders, Marfans syndrome and hEDS with significant cardiac involvement, rare diseases and mostly people who have severe medical PTSD who are autistic or have severe mental health issues. I can reference almost every research study I've read, in passing information learned from professionals, and can help a PCP come up with a treatment plan for a person who's been wracking their brain for years usually within the first visit. My favorite moment lately was when I was talking about cross allergens, and I remembered a conversation from 2009 where someone mentioned something was structurally similar to something else. The nurse and doctor in the room kinda stopped for a moment, and I could see their gears turning and said out loud "Huh. You're right 🤔". I also work *exclusively* in the LGBTQ+ community on a pro bono basis with the people I'm not friends with. Anyone got any questions about weird medical stuff, I'm your gal.
I wasn't formally diagnosed, as it's very expensive and a long wait time to get tested. But in my psychiatrist's professional opinion she's 100% positive I'm AuDHD. Like I said It's expensive to get tested where I'm from, so I'll probably never get a formal diagnosis, but I'm happy that my Dr sees me. Oh I'm also 40 like you, and was 39 when this happened 😂
I’ve always kinda known I had autism, I’ve always been different, I can’t communicate well, and I’ve come to accept that I’m weird and don’t fit in, but it still heals a small part of me inside to know that someone I’ve watched for years now, and who’s one of the biggest TH-camrs ever, also has autism. It makes me feel a lot more accepted into society in a way. It also makes me happy to see we’re no longer using terms like “high functioning” or “low functioning”, I was diagnosed with levels but even then it feels so boxy. It feels like I’m being stuffed into this tiny box, autism is like a pie chart, each trait you struggle with more or less, it’s not all black and white
Thank you Jack for talking about your autism diagnosis, being in the world rn as an autistic person feels so alienating and it makes me so happy to see my favourite childhood TH-camr come out and talk about being autistic. It explains why I always felt welcomed watching you play games and being in your community as a child; and just not feeling so alone while watching your videos. It was like a safe space of no judgement/ableism for my autistic brain and I’m glad that safe space was well founded. People all too often online show autism to be so negatige or comes out saying the most ableist stuff and it makes other people view themselves negatively in turn and it really needs to stop. Thank you!!!! and welcome to the club Jack!!!!! Xxx
Thank you for sharing your diagnosis and using your channel as a platform to bring awareness! I’m on the spectrum and was diagnosed at age 3. I was then diagnosed at age 10 with ADHD.They told my parents that I would never make it in the school system or hold down a job. I’m now 30, have my associates degree (which took five years to even get due to my spectrum/ adhd) and have a great job! It feels great to have a TH-camr that I follow daily that I fully can relate to and feel not so alone in the world. Thank you Jack and continue to use your voice for good! ❤❤
Well sir - you, being the awesome and inspiring man you are, have just helped redefine Autism to a huge portion of the population You’re living proof that the world is wide open for Autistic folk (and I can’t wait to share this video with my Autistic/ADHD son who I binge on your videos with
I’m glad you got it professionally diagnosed It’s such a relief to know what’s going on, and makes it a thing that you can see on paper and not just something you don’t know the word for, clears things up a little, you know?
got me a bit emotional how u said that it's nothing but a win, an answer to who you are, and going easier on yourself. i relate so damn much! got diagnosed with adhd last year, and i'm just 19 but GOD i hated myself SO MUCH. i look back and just get sad you know? how hard i went on myself, and how much i cried when i started researching adhd on my own and being like "oh my god, someone gets it. it ckicked!". it's so great for you to make this video, and be an amazing example of how diverse neurodivergency can be. we love ya jack!! ty :D
As someone with Adhd, I can relate to the self-hatred over it, especially the relief when finding people who empathize completely I was diagnosed with combined Adhd at 7 (my second grade teacher insisted I get tested). By middle school, it finally clicked how different I was. In high school, I hated myself for aspects of my life that were hindered by my adhd. At 19, I found my diagnosis papers, learned about what my exact symptoms were and it explained so much. (Because I was diagnosed young, I wasn’t directly taught what my symptoms were, besides attention-span issues)
@@strxwbxrry_420 How do you handle it? Never been diagnosed but since late teens it's really got severe at times and while I managed to push through and finish a maths degree with a 2:1 grade I've been working part-time jobs but even that I feel has pushed me to the point of where I've handed in four weeks notice so that I can take some time away to find a more definitive career and also find myself
Bro same. The first time someone asked if I was autistic I was like "no, I´m way to social". Now, a few years later, I realise all my social interractions are extremely thought out. I think about how I´m going to form this sentence with every single one I say. I cannot understand people until I have studied them for long enough that I can find patterns and an explanatory model, and I will not feel super comfortable talking to them until I do. As a child I genuenly didn´t understand why none of the girls wanted to hang out with me, and why everyone found me so weird. I am not diagnosed, and I´m probably not gonna go through with getting a diagnosis, since I know how I work and it probably wont do much for me. I´m also kind of scared of trying to get diagnosed, since autism in women often is a lot different than in men, and that they will just dismiss it. I know I have some (a lot of) quirks, but now that I understand them I´ve gotten better at taking care of my own brain, kind of. I love how our generation actually talks more ab how psychiatric stuff isn´t as black and white as people once thought. (My special interest is also psychiatrics and brains, I´m a psych nurse... so seeing the field develope is also super exciting)
Not going to lie I love these videos it really helpful for self reflection like a therapy session and its more connected to me as jacks someone who I've grown up with so its nice to see these videos they help out a lot.
I always appreciate how open Jack is with stuff like these, especially when Im also on the autistic spectrum. It just feels so empowering knowing Im not alone, so thank you Jack ❤
Jack I have watched you since the beginning, and the public conversations about mental health started by you and other creators have been so helpful to me in my journey to reflect and think inwardly. Its because of you guys that I can confidently search for those answers, as I plan to test for ADHD (Predominately Inattentive - I have lost focus multiple times writing this message alone), and perhaps Autism as well once I can afford it (Gotta love the US Healthcare system). Getting answers early-on in life to better support myself at work, school, and in my social life. Thank you my guy - see ya in the next video 💪
When I was diagnosed with autism in 2011 I felt ostracized in both school life and home life. Seeing your journey and how happy you are about it is very reassuring. I'm so happy for you and hope you continue to brighten people's lives.
“It makes me go easier on myself.” THIS!!! LEARNING I HAD AUTISM ABSOLUTELY HELPED ME BE NICER TO MYSELF AND START WORKING *WITH* MY BRAIN INSTEAD OF AGAINST IT
As a 55-year old who was recently (officially) diagnosed with ADHD (as well as chronic depression and having digestive issues) , I have recently begun wondering if I was Autistic myself and have been wanting to get myself tested. Thank you for posting this. I cannot describe how much this means to me. I have spent my time, much like you, trying and failing to attribute my depression to just being broken. Thank you again and again for this video!
My uncle was diagnosed much later in life, not until he was in his mid 40s, and he could not be happier because now we understand him so much better! Don’t let other peoples judgement of you get in the way of your happiness! ❤
I appreciate you discussing this the way you did. I've had a very similar process of getting diagnosed and coming to terms with it over the past few years. I present in similar ways. Very high masking and people pleasing, caused me to be in major denial "I'm okay". The hypermobility and gastric issues are also so important to talk about. Hearing it from an influential person with a large audience like yourself is so helpful, thank you!
My heart goes out to you my guy. Less than a year after my own "OOOhhhhhh!" moment with Autism I totally get "why did nobody tell me?" I'm 45... If I can offer you one thing to make the coming days easier - don't let yourself start the "If I had known this then" game - it's a painful distraction that has no good to repay you with for the trouble. If you find yourself in that headspace, proactively find something productive or fun (which is a mode of productivity for the human animal - we need it) to occupy your mind before the downward spiral gets a hold on you. Thank you for coming forward so directly and openly.
I'm 30, and it's been hard years trying to accept I'm somewhere on the spectrum, and even so I'm always pushing back an official diagnosis because of how I was raised and the stereotypes that go with it
The pain of looking at the past and what could have been is very real. I had to fight for so long to figure out what was "wrong" with me, that when I finally got my autism diagnosis I not only felt relief, but also a bitter sadness. It is so easy to wish you had known sooner, to curse all those "professionals" who tell you that nothing is wrong with you. I still can sometimes fall into thinking about ‘what if’ scenarios. But we have to look at the now and focus on making a better life for the current us instead, thank you for bringing it up ❤️
@@MonakalizasArt same here, but 26. OCD type thoughts of wanting to experiment with things at 20/21 just before covid hit were really distracting me from the final semester of uni which was already quite difficult and the pandemic timing was a blessing (unfortunate for those who were really affected, lost a family friend to it and a childhood friend apparently took his life because of isolation which hurts). I've been putting it off but maybe this video and reading the comments is making me think I should really chase it during 2025... I have been working a part-time job for nearly 18 months at min wage which isn't what my calling is but I'm struggling to see a way out and I want to find myself this next year... wow I'm having deja vu writing this comment like I did it before somehow
One of us. One of us. All jokes aside I feel like I needed this video, the reason why the ableism online is beyond belief and it’s kinda nice to know you’re not alone Just wish this came in 2016 when internalised ableism was at its peak
It was people like JustinRPG and CWC that made things worse for people with autism online. I don't know if the association existed before CWC, but nowadays liking Sonic is commonly linked to autism online because of CWC. Places like 4chan and Kiwi Farms oftentimes make fun of and dehumanize people with potential mental illnesses or neurodivergency by calling them "lolcows", or someone you provoke a reaction out of for laughs.
I have autism/AUDHD too, I've never felt so seen by a video. having that understanding and prerogative to be gentle with yourself after finally knowing *why*. I'm so happy for you Sean!!! there's nothing quite like having it all fall into place
People tell me to get tested (both for ADHD and Autism), and I tell them that’s never going to happen. At 33yo I don’t see how a diagnosis will make a difference to my life or other people’s lives. Also, people say they don’t but once you’ve been diagnosed people look and think about you differently.
@@angelofmalice0 Jacksepticeye is a year older than you and clearly he benefits from being diagnosed in some way. It probably won't make much of a difference but knowing won't hurt. As for not wanting other people to treat you differently...you don't _have_ to tell them if you've been diagnosed. It's not their business.
One of us! One of us! One of us! I was also diagnosed late with both autism and ADHD, thanks for sharing your journey with us! Congrats on your diagnosis!
Congratulations! 🎉 Getting more puzzle pieces can be so empowering I've learned a lot about how my ADHD shows up in me and connecting with a lot of people in the ADHD tribe, the ADHD diagnosis made total sense. These days, I see those ADHD traits so clearly in the people I often gravitate towards Despite having multiple AuDHD friends I don't have the same amount of knowledge of autism, so I hadn't spotted signs of autism. It makes sense to me that other autistic people saw themselves reflected and knew what it was about, in the same way you're learning to go back and put words to what was haplening. We hnfortunately live in a world where everyone is expected to be exactly the same, unless notified differently. When people assume you're neurotypical let that inform their expectations of you, people will respond to giu with confusion, disappointment - sometkmes relief. But mostly, youre constantly expexted ro be slmething you arent and never will be. Figuring out that you're not a malfunctioningr neurotypical, youre just neuroatypical, makes it easier to let go of those inaccurate assumptions, and allign other's expectations with who you actually are, what rhey can actually expect. Ive been pondering recently if I should pull the thread and figure out if my ADD is actually AuDHD. This might make me do it. Thank you for adding to the representation and exposure. Embracing and platforming diversity is such an important part of building a world where there's room for all of us Keep up the good work!
I was also relatively late-diagnosed (at 17, I'm 24 now) and lemme tell you, it helped to explain a LOT about why I get so "obsessed" with things (before I knew what hyperfixation was), why doing schoolwork made me cry so much every day, why I hate certain textures with clothes or food, why certain sounds are always too loud no matter what, and so much more.
Welcome to Spectrum Sibling Club, Sean. I'm glad you got a diagnosis and that it is giving you answers about who you are. I appreciate your efforts to help reframe perspectives about mental health. Thank you for your authenticity and vulnerability on this topic. I was diagnosed 18 years ago, and I'm still learning new things about how having autism affects my life. It is a roller coaster of a journey sometimes, but it is well worth it. The autistic community is growing year by year, and if you need some insights, relatability, or support, I would encourage you to seek them out. I wish you the best in discovering yourself.
4:54 Before being diagnosed with cancer I didn’t understand why I was so tired all the time to the point it was affecting my job. I would get so down on myself for becoming “lazy”. Knowing what’s going on makes it easier to process.
@ nah I’m good now. It was stage three testicular, but luckily for me it was mostly encapsulated in one and a few surrounding lymph nodes. 5 years later and I even have a kid. But yeah everyone get checked out regularly.
@@hrpinedaI'm sorry if you don't want to talk about this (no problem), but were they able to save the testicle or did you have to have it removed? I'm having some issues that I suspect might be testicular cancer. I know very little about the topic. I know that in many cases they CAN save it, especially early. But I know very little
As a woman of autism since birth You’re not alone, I can be on and off social with people, I get interested into things easily then get over them with months or years Although my autism didn’t stop me from making new friends, finding a new potential boyfriend (he’s a friend at the moment) and achieved my goals I reached with my film class I came so far growing up with it and I maybe be different to others but I don’t see my autism as a burden or a barrier but more of a strength and a unique perspective
Hey, we have loads in common. I also have a 'potential boyfriend'. Can I ask you what's getting in the way of him becoming your real boyfriend? For me, I struggle to stay socially consistent with him. I always get overwhelmed because I feel too much around him, if that even makes sense. I get drained trying to keep up with his view of me. When he compliments me, It's like a standard he sets that I must meet. He is so nice, he understands and tries to hold back the things he wants to say and do to not scare me away because I'm always running. I've never been in a relationship before so I probably sound dumb rn
YOOOO Welcome to the club!!!🤝 It helps so much to have a diagnosis, especially for your mental health. It’s great to be able to have answers and understand why we’re different and that it’s okay ^^ Much love!!!!🫶 Glad you’re sharing and helping others, like me, with autism to not feel ashamed. Crazy that people would tell you that you shouldn’t tell anyone! Continue to break the stigma, my king👑
I am on the verge of crying. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you thank you thank you so much, Jack. Your openness and honesty is so healing for me right now (and I'm sure for many) as I'm struggling to figure out what's "wrong" with me. The journey to mental health and well-being is so so hard, but I don't feel so alone right now at least. Thank you.
There is nothing wrong with you, love. Nothing. I'm sorry you feel alone. Sometimes we feel like we could scream in the middle of a crowded room and still, nobody would hear us. Well, I heard you, ok? I heard you, and I'm here to tell you that you are not alone.
Loving this type of videos where we just feel ourselves and express the way that people would be relatable with each other. When i also learned that you have adhd (and now autism), i felt more connected and encouraged me more more to seek professional diagnosis as i am also feeling the same way. Thank you Sean, I always appreciate your videos. (sorry my english is bad)
Autism is wanting to comment something about how you’re happy that you have another person to relate to and then deleting/editing said comments for fear of being misunderstood - Sincerely, an autistic person
Lmao. Almost did that today 😂 Forced myself to post it anyways, half cooked. Because it was important. I catch myself doing it so much more often these days
As a fellow AuDHDer, welcome to the club lol. I. Glad you’ve been able to figure things out! It can be a huge relief to finally have answers for your experiences!
Thank you for sharing Jack. Everything you’re saying here is really resonating with me. I’m actually going down the same road soon. Getting tested in December and hoping it’ll finally give me a better understanding how to move forward as a functioning adult. I hope everything continues to go well for you on your journey!
WELCOME TO THE SPECTRUM JACK! We're happy to have you! (I'm Autistic) I used to watch Sean all the time as a kid, still do sometimes! It's cool to see someone as awesome as Jacksepticeye is with us. Btw, Please don't mask yourself Jack! Nobody should.
Dude!!! Congrats on finding out! I've been considering starting the process of seeing if I'm also autistic. I'm almost 40, a lot of autistic attributes fit me and my mind, so I figure 'better now than never'! The hyper-analyzation of myself (eye contact especially) and other people's tones and body language, the masking, etc is so relatable. Thanks for sharing!
Tbh I’m glad you’re autistic. I was an early diagnosis, but my parents hid it from me till I was 15. I’m glad there’s someone out there advocating for us, someone popular in media especially. I have been told stigma about my autism, people said I used it as an excuse to be an asshole. It’s great Sean is opening up the conversation about it, better than I’ll ever get advocate about what it’s like on the autistic spectrum.
Hey, I’m proud of you for telling us. I have autism too, and I agree that talking about it is helpful and important. A lot of people are told they “can’t have it you act social”, and so they feel imposter syndrome or don’t get diagnosed. It can be a really good feeling hearing people have similar experiences to your own.
the two replies above mine are either bots or extremely stupid people... either way, as a fellow person who is probably autistic albeit not yet diagnosed, i feel very good about the openness and support in this whole community! :)
@@cr1s1s0ff41th I’m glad that you feel good about the community! If you ever venture for a diagnosis I wish you luck, and if not we are here to welcome you with open arms:)
It feels weird but comforting knowing Sean has the exact same diagnosis as me, adhd, anxiety and autism. Funnily enough autism was my last diagnosis since it would come out as other symptoms of my adhd and anxiety and I had gotten good at masking.
Right! I nice to see that so many people like him so much. It really makes me think that maybe I am tolerable and I just don’t see myself that way because of the things I deal with.
WOW! We're so excited to have you in the AuDHDer family. I love when successful people discuss their diagnoses because the discrimination neurodivergent people face is so extreme. We need to show people that neurodivergent people have a lot of wonderful things to bring to the world. We deserve to live and be treated with respect. Neurodivergent people are usually silenced and sidelined, if not totally ostracized and demonized. (There is so much empirical evidence of discrimination around the world. Just check out the US criminal justice system.) But when celebrities discuss their personal experiences, they have a chance to platform topics that matter. I got diagnosed with ADHD and ASD at 20. If I'd had creators like you sharing their experiences when I was young, I could've self-identified and sought a diagnosis earlier. Maybe I could've convinced my parents that I wasn't a broken, defective, disrespectful person. I was never lazy. The world just wasn't designed for me. There was never room for me to be myself. Thank you so much for sharing this. I know how much backlash people get for speaking out and how difficult it can be to discuss these things. You're my hero rn.
This unnatural rise in autism and ADHD can't be chalked it up to more "qualifed" people, but everything to do with how people are raising their children(not well), changed standards, and desires to be in a minority(especially one given so much slack). A doctor with a phd instead of a bachelor's shouldn't have any impact on a child's preformance in the ADOS.
Welcome to the club! Weeeee! I relate to this so much. I always felt like yes and???? When I was first diagnosed with adhd. I was diagnosed 2 years ago. I’m in my 30’s now as well and it just feels like I now know what to do in self soothing and taking care of myself in a way that works for me! I watch you when I’m having exceptionally hard time and your humor ,kindness and openness is so appreciated! 😊
How do you now know what to do? Did the people in the assessment provide solutions or stuff going forward? I'm reading a lot of comments but as someone undiagnosed I'm not sure what clarity you get now besides knowing it is for sure true (at least according to their assessment but I don't know if there's chance of misdiagnosis with the amount of people getting it this year)
Last year I got diagnosed with Autism, Inattentive ADHD, PTSD and Depression. I immediately told my family and I didn't know how to feel at the moment but as time went on I felt more better than worse. This past year this knowledge has helped me so much in realizing myself and realizing what I need. I didn't feel a change in my personality but I am so glad I finally know and can use this information to help better understand myself. It's great seeing people talk about their psychoanalysis or diagnosis cause it's such an eye-opening experience, and I'm very happy to see you talk so publicly about something so important. Thank you.
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Welcome to the autism family Jack. We’re a diverse bunch.
I'll be definitely chipping in this year, can't wait!
@@matthew90276i love being part of autism family even thought i dont have it.
I have autism too
Good job getting 100% on the test!
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I used to be a child therapist years ago and several of my clients had autism. One in particular loved your videos and was always talking about you (which is why i started watching your videos, to understand him better). Such a smart kid but he struggled with accepting his diagnosis and had trouble being okay with himself. I'm willing to bet he still watches your videos 7 years later and when he sees this, I can only imagine how much it'll mean to him that one of his idols, a genuinely good person, also has autism and can do so much in/for one community.
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This is incredibly sweet ❤
Sweetest thing I've read today. I hope he finds this comment.
That is absolutely adorable. I really hope he's doing well and has seen the video.
This is so sweet :")
HE’S AUTISTIC. “Gasp”. And he almost got away with it if it wasn’t for those meddling kids
i thought he knew all this time, like 2016 thru 2018 when i watched him the most i think. I just thought it was so clear it wasn't worth saying out loud
@@ordisyggdrasils9655 I never thought so but I didn't watch many videos of him. What was giving it away?
Haha this is a brilliant comment
Wah I'm autistic famous rich and a have a hot girl Friend it's just too much to take!!!
i wish i was brilliant enough to come up with this comment
Welcome to the autistic community, Sean! We've got fidget toys and cookies by the door and weighted blankets on the couch! We're happy to have you!
In all seriousness, I'm really glad that you're contributing to repainting Autism in a positive light using your own gifts and superpowers! As a neurodivergent therapist that specializes in assisting other neurodivergent folks to discovering and understanding who they are, it makes me really happy to see that you're also taking steps to explore this part of yourself! I look forward to hearing more about your experiences and your journey in the future.
I’m autistic. First diagnosed at age fifteen.
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It's the chocolate man ❤
mmmmmm chocolate rain
You have a beautiful voice
Letsgo Tay autism represent
"If you knew why didn't you tell me!" I felt that. One of us!
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Yeah no one is surprised about this I think 😅
Well, because I wanted us to fail... OBVIOUSLY I DIDN'T KNOW
One of us one of us *we all say in unison*
Jack is now one with his audience!
Always has been 😎
Ew get out 😭😭@Davidiscool_0
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14:32 “that’s weakness to me, you’re scared of being alone with yourself and loving yourself” THIS SEAN THISSSSSS! I’m grateful to see a human with a large platform agree with this sentiment. Thanks for being so real and human, it really does maintain hope
I grew up, an undiagnosed autistic child, watching you, an undiagnosed autistic man. Now, I'm a diagnosed autistic adult human, watching you still. Poetic.
Edit: bonus that I also likely have more undiagnosed problems because UK mental healthcare is absolutely horrific :)
Edit 2: hello fellow autistics :0
I do not know why you felt the need to specify that you are human, do you have something to hide? Are you perhaps, an alien? A skinwalker? A deer? TELL ME!!!
@@StarDustwolf77 ha literally same ToT
honestly i was diagnosed as a child but honestly had no idea until i was a teenager what being autistic really meant, even then i was diagnosed yet again with more traits of autism
Same started watching jack as an undiagnosed 9 year old. Now watching him as an undiagnosed 19 year old
@@Lolgun2it doesn’t really hit until you start understanding and listen to things more. I was the same.
4:03 this is exactly it - the closure that diagnosis brought me was huge. Thank you for talking about your diagnoses and being so open !!!
Mental illness is not something to boast about 💀
@@Soundify14 And what makes you say that, exactly?
Hello 👋
IS THAT THE ADHD CAT!?
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HE JOINED THE CREW🙏🏾
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The hivemind expands.
😂😂brilliant comment
My favourite saying.
“If you have meet one Autistic person, you have only meet one Autistic person.” We are all very different and it is quite common to be both ADD/ADHD/Autistic.
I like to refer to Autism as my wiring being different and it shows up in strange ways. I am sensory under load. Only later on in life did I start getting sensory overload. Being female also comes with its differences. Menopause can mess with your Autism and end up how older ladies get diagnosed with autism.
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Many of us do, we’re here for you
I just hope this makes him happier, he seems a lot better in this video, it makez me happy☺️☺️☺️☺️
I have Autism as well, welcome to the family lol. I knew I like you for reason other than th Irish accent and blood running through our veins. Oh and Happy Thanksgiving to you and Eveline. I hope I spelled her name right. I wish I could send you a photo of me and my Sam!
Not me but carry onward.
I have Autism as well.
It's true. I have it too and I don't let it define me
One of the best quotes about autism is “meeting one person with autism means you met one person with autism.” We’re all different in our own ways, and we all express our autism differently. Welcome to the club, Sean!
Very common quote, yes
It's almost like it's a social construct and anyone could have it if you squint hard enough
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Yes and no; our diagnoses are definitely socially defined, but they do their best to describe distinct patterns or neurochemistry. The takeaway shouldn't be "oh anyone could have it, the definition has no meaning" and more "oh, we all benefit when we make a society that helps people with these diagnoses because we ALL may have unnoticed, latent disabilities"
The whole "I have autism" "We knew" "Why didn't you tell me?!" interaction is basically a late diagnosis staple at this point. I was gently pushed to get tested by two of my closest friends at the time who were both autistic after they found out I didn't know I was. Because that's usually the thing - and it develops more the longer you have your diagnosis - for autistic people that know they are autistic it becomes SO OBVIOUS to us when someone else is that it's easy to forget that not everyone knows that about themselves. I had no clue because to me I was just me and that's how I was. I also figured that a lot of what I was experiencing was normal because I wound up hanging out with other autistic people and for some reason it never clicked that I was likely hanging out with them and not allistic (non-autistic) people because I could relate more. In fact, it never even occurred to me that I had more autistic friends than not - often, again, because people usually either don't know and thus don't see it or they DO know and can spot autism a mile away and forget that undiagnosed people usually can't so they don't think to mention it. I usually wind up trying to mention it to people I pick autism vibes up from because of this and because of how much my diagnosis helped me and it's been pretty much the same reaction every time: relief and gentler self-treatment.
Turns out, a condition that affects communication can make communicating about it pretty tricky. Who'd'a Thunk?
you clearly do not have autism
@@coolman5268 You are clearly not a doctor 😂
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@@coolman5268as a diagnosed autistic person, I 100% disagree. After reading this man’s story I feel fairly certain he’s one of us. The big giveaway is the “more autistic friends than non autistic friends thing.” And that’s a dead giveaway because I have met very few autistic people who have more non autistic friends than autistic friends.
It turns out that when an entire portion of the populous communicates in a very different way to the majority, that that portion tends to find each other because then they understand each other.
I support Jack all the same. He's still the same guy, still the same gamer, still the same BOSS. Spectrum or not, it's still our Jack. And I'm happy that hasn't changed.
"I like trains." - Jacksepticeye 2024
I’m autistic as well jackaboy
trains are pretty cool, valid statement from jack
He likes trains.
People will remember this quote for centuries in the history books
Asdfmovie moment
"I like trains" -- ASDF Movie nostalgia hits hard
So did the train
“I like bridges”-If you know you know
*train whistle heard in the distance as the train breaks through the wall*
Fr 😂😭😭😭😭😭😭
Plug for nostalgia week?
I think the biggest thing is authenticity. My mental health has improved so much since diagnosis - being kinder to myself and learning how to soothe myself, its made me far less anxious nowadays and far more present - and therefore, happier!
I feel like my authentic self now. I don't feel shame for who I am or for how weird I may seem to others. I don't hate myself anymore for feeling like an outsider. I don't push myself for overstimulating situations. I indulge with my interests fully and freely and talk about them without the fear of being told to shut up, like countless times when I was a kid. I'm me - take it or leave it!
To whoever reads and resonates, please just be kind and patient with yourself. The modern world isn't built for neurodivergent people.
I got a "seems pretty likely" diagnosis, and it really helped me to allow myself to be kind to myself, too. Especially problems with sensory stimuli have been something I just tried to bury because I thought I was supposed to not be bothered by it like "everyone else", even if it stressed me out
I resonate deeply with this, as someone who went undiagnosed for both ADHD and Autism as a kid, now knowing who I am Ive been able to be so much more kinder and loving to myself, and I don't let people push me into overstimulating situations anymore! Its like finding a piece of me that's always been there that I can finally see, and I can love every part of me now!
Diagnosis does come with its draw backs, like in America, its hard to be seen in medical areas because if you have a diagnosis, you can be pushed down the waiting list, deemed as less "important". But, at least for me, getting a diagnosis was crucial in loving myself again and being kind to myself! Plus no longer pushing myself to become something Im not!
Thank you for you're comment, its really nice to know there are others out there who feel the same :>
How do you get diagnosed? Is this something that you bring up with your doctor and get appointed to a psychologist or something? I think I might be a bit autistic, but I've never tested. Definitely have ADHD, though (was tested for that as a child).
@@zoeyk1455 I don't know if it's different for different people, but that is what I did
@@zoeyk1455yes. I asked my primary care (my usual doctor you’d see for check ups) if they could refer me to a psychiatrist or psychologist who could help me get an evaluation for autism. No issues there, she did just that and she made sure they took my insurance as well. I think it depends though on how comfortable you are asking for that help. Thankfully my doctor is very nice and tries to accommodate for me, I can tell. I got calls from primary reminding me to reschedule for the psychiatrist!! Haha…. Ha.. (I already had a ADD diagnosis…)
Mental health is very important. Im glad you have answers.
Funny thing is is that last week i made an appointment for an assessment, and then you posted this today. Thanks for being awesome!
Gosh.. I grew up watching you. I'm also late-diagnosed at 24 as a female. It's really validating to see someone I enjoyed and often helped me cope with a lot of my struggles being diagnosed and speaking up about the stigma and stereotypes of Autism.
I love how you put it.. we are the same people, we can see and be gentle with ourselves a little bit more.
Thank you so much for the awareness you're bringing ❤❤️
I echo this sentiment, thanks for putting it so well 🌞🙏🏻
I am in the same boat! i grew up with tourettes and was never diagnosed due to weird complications, but this video has definitely given me insight how to look at it
I got diagnosed for adhd when I was 13/14 and autism when I was 15 i think? And it's honestly so nice to see so many others have it like me, like I did not expect jack to have autism but I'm very happy he talks about it and is always himself no matter what.
I was also diagnosed late with autism (and schizo-affective disorder) at 25 and that was only after I started contemplating suicide. I had no one to turn to and was always told I was making things up or doing stuff for attention and too young to have any problems....it took an aunt I never knew existed who had found out about me through my dad (who it turned out had been complaining to her about me for who knows how long) to recognize that something really wasn't right, realize my family wouldn't do anything about it and convinced me to move in with her so that she could help me get the help she knew I needed. I'm still here today because of her.
In hindsight after posting this, I realize I owe a little thanks to my dad. If he hadn't been bad mouthing me so much, my aunt would've never found out about me so I guess there's my silver lining in that.
Considering autism still has this ''negative'' charge behind it because like you said, it's often misunderstood what autism actually intels. It's really great to see a person of influence like yourself to be open and honest about it and not to try to hide it. Everything you said is very relatable and spot on and I can tell you've definitely studied up a lot on the subject already. The ability to look inwards is really important! Something a lot of people could benefit from in order to embrace who they are. Thank you for sharing this message with the world!
yeah people are saying its because the diagnosis is being thrown around too much , but we haven't even been diagnosing the disorder even in the last century . so i think that more people getting diagnosed is creating a false narrative , where they think they think people don't actually have autism , where the reality is its because we have more qualified individuals dealing with cases such as autism and adhd more so we see it prevalent more .
@charliethechunkygamer1257 yeah, people like that think we live in a stasis and no new knowledge is being discovered and confirmed everyday, somehow the day you formed your worldview, science just completely stopped, that's why older generations refuse to believe autism is not just non-communicative boys playing with trains, because they've been taught to believe it and now it's scary to embrace the change. And who has rigid black and white thinking now, huh? 😄
So is it positive then?
@@peterpumpkineater6928its nuetral, one with autism is simply different nueologically, while the experiences an autistic person has that correlates to their autistic needs can be negatives. the struggles that come with living in a culture thats ill prepared for its citizens is whats negative and has nothing to do with the autistic person themselves but rather the failures of our society to be inclusive. -an autistic individual who is joyous about my differences
@@breathoffreshair7795 very well said . i have only seen autistic people belittled by people who have no understanding or refusal to understand . the latter more often than not . I wish people were more open to learn .
Welcome to the 'tism club! Lol, but on a more serious note, thank you for talking about this and being so honest and authentic. And I really do think that it will be that thing of where you sharing this will help other people discover more about themselves. I am also late diagnosed autistic, and I only figured it out through listening to and conversing with other autistic people, and realizing how much I can relate my life experience with theirs. My little brother has always been a big fan of you and he has always found comfort in your content, and I am so happy that he will have someone that he looks up to that is also autistic and willing to be open about that. I know it is going to mean the world to him (because it means the world to me). PS, the moment I recognized autism was when I was watching one of your The Last of Us playthrough episodes, and you were talking about all of the details in the sound design and the lighting and all the visual things. That is when I saw it, because that is exactly what I do when I play videogames (or even when I watch movies etc.). And then you apologized for going on about all of that and not playing the game, and I was like, yup. Lol. But I am glad that you got answers now. It is a good feeling to have answers and being better able to be yourself and care for yourself and accept yourself. I am very happy for you :)
I’m someone who’s curious on if she has autism, I’m now 18 so diagnosis’s are hard, do you have any advice for getting diagnosed?
Thank you for writing this, in a far better way than I could've done
@@scenecorefairy It highly depends on the country you live in. The best advice I can give that will apply to most people (I think), will be to find a good autistic allies type group on a social media platform, so that you can ask people that live in the same country as you to give you advice. I'm sorry I can't give better advice, but perhaps you can share which country you live in (if you're comfortable with that) and someone who resides in that country could give you more specific advice. Where I live, we don't really have an option to go through public healthcare, so I had to go the private route, speak to different GP's so that I could get referrals for someone who could diagnose me. And even then, there are only 2 people who are qualified to diagnose adults with autism, so I didn't have many options. But I hope that you will have more options on how to pursue it where you live. It really does help to clarify things for yourself. But if you can't, self-diagnosis is highly accepted in the autistic community worldwide (since it is so difficult to get a formal diagnosis). So if a formal diagnosis is not possible for you, I'd advise you to go research it. Go read the dsm5, so read books published by autistic people, go watch videos from autistic creators (there are a lot of autistic youtubers who have started to voice their knowledge and experiences). The best thing from a diagnosis to getting to know yourself for the first time, getting to a place where you can accept yourself for the first time, and collecting strategies for building a life that is better for you. And that, you don't need a formal diagnosis for. But I do understand the need to get a formal diagnosis, after all, I went to all the trouble of getting one myself.
@@scenecorefairy Just so you know, I was 28 and unemployed when I got my diagnosis. You'll find your peace. Just keep looking and don't give up on yourself 🌻
As someone who was recently diagnosed with “high-functioning” autism only a few months ago and is still coming to terms with it, this video is semi-comforting knowing one of my favorite TH-camrs has gone through similar experiences as me. I hate that there is a stigma around autism it makes it harder to get the resources I need without being judged by others and not every single autism is the same people need different things. I'm going to be in college soon which makes me so worried but I hope life will get better for me and others going through similar circumstances in the future
Hey Jack, I’m autistic too! I appreciate that you aren’t ashamed of it and show that it is different from the stigma. There are so many people that think autism is less than and inferior. I appreciate how you stand up against that message. Because not a lot of others have the balls to do that. Thanks(mas).
Trump won
Awesome comment also funny pun😂😂
Autism is very misunderstood and misrepresented, not everyone is the same, the experience is different for everyone and Jack being autistic is such a win because the people "representing" us are either the worst people possible (chrischan if you know you know) or autism speaks who are horrible, TV show characters who are either god damn Einstein or someone who can't function in society. And so many people when you tell them you're autistic, BECAUSE, of these stereotypes and false depictions will think that's exactly how you must be because in their mind all autistic people are the same and will talk down to you like your a god damn 5 year old. So I'd just like to say the good doctor is a fictional programme that while set in a hospital has characters and events that didn't happen to the characters who as i said aren't real, same with every other show and movie that falsely depicts autism. Sorry for the tangent this is the first time I've gotten an excuse to talk about this.
@ Thanks(mas/giving) I try 😝
@ No apologies. Your words are true. Lots of people don’t take us seriously because of these factors. Despite the fact that autistic people haven’t changed simply because they’ve just informed you about their diagnosis. Which by the way is none of your fuckin buisness. We don’t owe you absolutely anything. We’re either prodigies or immature. Where’s the middleground? Why can’t we just be people who view and experience the world differently from the average person? Because they don’t see us has human beings with lives and thoughts and interests. It’s never accurate to what’s it’s actually like to exist with this disability. We are all different. But we are also the same.
3:11 THANK YOU FOR BRINGING UP HYPERMOBILITY!!! I'm not autistic, just adhd, but autism and hypermobility run in my family. it really needs to be talked about more when connected with adhd and autism! I only found out about it BECAUSE I was diagnosed with adhd at 17, and started to look into connected issues. me and my family are 99% sure it's hypermobile type ehlers danlos syndrome. the only reason my cousin was diagnosed was because I was diagnosed and brought it up, it's insane how not talked about it is when it's so common, ESPECIALLY with neurodivergance.
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Me and one of my big sisters (were both aspies) have hypermobility, none of my other siblings have it. Definite connection between autism and hypermobility.
For real dude everything hurts
ADHD and Autism are very similar, so much so that some experts think that ADHD belongs on the Autism spectrum. I have ADHD (doctor diagnosed) as well, but many of those symptoms overlap, and it makes me wonder
No really though, I should not have had to learn about that on tiktok cuz no one else mentioned it. Learned I had EDS and that's why I have such an extreme tolerance to any kind of medicine. Like that's important to know if I ever have to go under cuz I can have a tolerance to anesthesia and that's something that the doctor needs to know beforehand but no one knows about it. Now I hope I never have to have surgery 😬
Thanks for these vids spedicey. ADHD/autism and TH-camrs needs to be studied. I thought watching your *last* video was scary relatable, really felt like you were describing me.
I don't think I have the 'tism, rather adhd, but the part about asthma, intestinal issues... ding ding ding. Gotta catch em all I guess.
Jacksepticeye I really respect you for telling your audience this even though you don't have to, but you are pretty brave to say this online and I been watching you for years maybe even a decade now. You are amazing Jack who shouldn't give a s*** what other people think. ❤
I'm happy you figured everything out, king ! A diagnosis can be really reassuring and knowing that's a condition you do in fact have answers a lot of questions you could be asking yourself. I also think i REALLY needed that talk about ambition and hyper-productivity, I've been struggling a lot with that lately. Your content has that so incredibly rare mix of entertainment and moral value, thank you for using your online reach for good things, you make a real change in the industry.
I have Autism and ADHD witch is one of many reasons why i love you so much jack. Its so nice to see someone with those difficulties being so happy and funny and fearless to the camera. Thank you Jack 💚
Yes! Thank you! Saying what we're all thinking! Even those in the community who don't have those things, we're all just a big family, regardless of differences 😊
Me too I also have those, It’s nice to meet people with the same things too ❤
I felt this I have them both and my ADHD is heavily severe which affects my autism I feel I also feel with jack cause I have horrible anxiety and depression I'm even bipolar which doesn't help at all
I have both too and Jack is Def my favorite seconded by the vanoss crew
I have autism and adhd too, i'm actually happy to see this video 😅
Awesome dude! Welcome to the Diagnosed Professionaly later in Life Club!!
yes!!
Ayy!
As someone who’s been in the club for 17 years. Welcome.
Omg!!! My people!!!
This!
I went undiagnosed as a child because my family believed that since I was able to speak, I could just "stop." Well, turns out that's not how it works. I found out I was neurodivergent when I was 22. I appreciate what Jack is doing because I was always hushed by my family and peers for speaking openly about my depression and autism. It's nothing to hide and nothing to feel ashamed about!
Thank you for pushing this conversation forward. I had a similar experience myself. Diagnosed at 13, and I have to thank my mom for being so supportive and accepting because there was still a lot of stigma at the time. Finding out helped me to make sense of my own behaviors and thought patterns which made it easier to accept myself rather than thinking there's something "wrong" with me.
my parents were pushing for an autism diagnosis so they could convince the state that I was incapable of taking care of myself and get money for it. turns out it was just super bad, completely uncontrolled ADHD that I was later officially diagnosed with.
Hey Sean, long time fan. I also got an Autism diagnosis not so long ago and have the magic combo of ADHD on top. I appreciate you speaking up about these things and tackling the stigma facing autism and the perfectionism rampant on the internet. I had more things to say here but my brain went bye-bye so I’ll just say that i’m constantly in admiration of the things you do and am thankful for your perspective on something that i’m coming to terms with still.
I also got the magical combo 😀
Me too!! yaaay Neurodivergent x2 team! xd
I’m someone who was diagnosed early for Asperger’s and paranoia/ADHD. It sucks that many don’t believe in some diagnosis’ or just think it’s all fake for whatever reason. I grew up a bit weird too, so I didn’t have social skills in the slightest or motivation until recently. I’ve luckily had family who support, understand and even helped me medicate myself to “live a normal life.” It’s hard sometimes, I’ve seen my autism side show more and more since I found a partner and it has been one hell of a ride of emotions. I cry sometimes just because I feel bad for being autistic and burdening others.
Simply put, however it may seem you’ll always have people there who think you aren’t a burden and it’s okay to be different. It’s a bit cringe or obvious but many don’t understand or want to and that’s okay. I was born in the best family
I could and got the amazing support I need. I hope someday more people can too; as having support truly is a blessing and I will be trying my hardest to see my kid get the same support I did.
@@D44RK_Iced_YogsReally happy to hear that your family was there for you and has been understanding and supportive! My brother has stepped up in a big way since my diagnosis and i'm really glad to have him in my corner. Thank you for sharing!
I was diagnosed with autism when i was 9 years old and back then you could kind of tell. I was shy and gave of this sad and lonely appearance. But these days when the conversation comes up and I'm like ''oh i have autism'' people are like ''REALLY? I WOULD HAVE NEVER GUESSED!''. Because that's the thing, i kind of grew over the problems i had and these days i seem like anybody that doesn't have autism. And i know some people have autism were you could really notice, and that's fine! Most people with autism really just learn and think different and i find that very interesting. Sadly there are a lot of people that just don't bother learning what autism is treat it like its something negative, while it's really just... this person thinks different.
I hope people will try to learn better what autism is and i find it brave of Sean to announce that he has it. And you can be proud of that!
Yeah, when I was a kiddo, it was really bad but I'm glad to say, it's gone really well and it's MUCH better now
The chances of your seeing this are so so low, but if you're AuDHD with asthma and joint hypermobility, and if you have any chronic pain in your joints, it might be worth getting checked for hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. I'm an AuDHD adult with asthma and hEDS and it's such a common combination.
Welcome to the AuDHD fam
14:23 this is the epitome of a fixed mindset: fear to feel like a failure and seeking as much validation as you can to feel affirmed. As a 30 year old AuDHDer who was just diagnosed a few months ago, I still struggle with this because I've felt like an outsider my whole life, so I tend to have a fixed mindset, but I'm working on it 😊 Two of the most influential books I've read about this topic for my doctorate are Mindset by Carol Dweck and Dare to Lead by Brene Brown. I can't recommend them enough, especially to neurodivergent folks. Happy reading!
Brene Brown is a fantastic psychotherapist and her research on vulnerability is so insanely on point, its like shes looking into your mind and talking about you specifically when she talks about it. She's brilliant. I'd also highly reccommend her book Daring Greatly.
Hey, one of my fellow mindset folk! I read Mindset by Dweck, also. Been trying to apply more growth-mindset thought processes to things. I want to learn guitar and also how to draw, but I fear mistakes in those areas. Yet I'm fine with all the mistakes I need to get better at crochet? I have no idea.
I'll have to look into Dare to Lead, but I'll drop another title as well: Grit by Angela Duckworth. It's next on my reading list.
My mom first told me about my autism diagnosis when i was in middle school in a gas station, I'm glad you were told in a much kinder way. Man that was a bombshell, right? lol I was diagnosed at 2 years old but was never really told about it until then. It's never to late to learn about these things.
I didn't know my mom suspected I had ADHD until middle school too! I had just found it online after never hearing about it before, something clicked, and when I suggested it to her she was just like "yeah I've always wondered." Like ????
In her defense, she DID go to get me diagnosed when I was like in first grade, but my pediatrician was like "her grades are good so she's fine" (I was not). And honestly the place I went to school had a really "mental health doesn't exist you're just not trying hard enough, medication is the devil" type mindset. So maybe it was a net positive I got diagnosed later in high school so I never had to struggle with being bullied for it or being uncomfortable with myself. I've always been super okay with talking openly about my mental health and personal experiences and struggles, but I may have been too ashamed if I was diagnosed earlier and ridiculed for it growing up.
Still would have been nice to know though LOL I thought I was just insane for the longest time 😭
I didn’t find out until 9th grade! I was also diagnosed when I was a baby so I feel this
My parents didn’t tell me about my diagnosis (I was 3). I found out from a school behavior evaluation form. Prior to that, I took quizzes, did research, and questioned my parents why I had different types of therapies that other kids didn’t. They either shrugged off or told me I was normal. Pretty rough to process as a 12 year old.
You bring up a lot of good points. When I hear the word “autism” it always has to be a negative, but the more you spoke about it, the more I realized it was just an explanation for particular behaviors. The questions you described definitely have answers that might be different in me than in others. I might go get tested because of this.
Seán thank you for sharing. Your neurodivergence makes the things you’ve accomplished all the more impressive. I’m grateful for you and your community this Thanksgiving.
As someone on the spectrum I see it as a double edged sword. It’s like a superpower in certain areas and a detriment in others. Although I suppose you could say the same of neurotypical brains as well. We all have our strengths and weaknesses.
We are here for you man I was diagnosed with ASD too when I was 2
Hi Jack, you've been my favourite content creator for the majority of 2020-2024.
I also have autism and adhd. I got diagnosed with both few years ago not much sooner I got diagnosed with dyslexia. Hearing your story about feeling left out and I relate to everything you say, I feel like well not a black sheep full of white sheep more like a sheep from another flock.
I've had and and still have my struggles with anxiety and depression. Seeing and hearing you talk about it makes me happy and not alone anymore knowing that we're not alone. It's something I've been really happy with you addressing these past months the struggles and how you've been struggling.
I find myself relating to you more than anyone. I just straight up accepted upon getting my diagnosis and well worked on that. I have been on medication but last year it kinda just hurted my brain more than helping so I went medication free.
Sean I wish you a spectacular day and I hope you read this, since this video has meant a lot to me.
You need to get medicated for laziness 😂
Someone get this to Jack
@@Soundify14procrastinating is my number one hobby🤘🔥
Tysm for having this conversation and helping normalize Autism!! 💖💖 I strongly believe there's a high number of "high masking" Autistic people out there who have no idea, the more visibility the better. Also we're subconsciously drawn together, diagnosed/aware of ASD or not. The amount of my old friends I've realized are probably also Autistic. Or that are realizing it themselves now. We're just on similar wavelengths 😂
I realized my AuDHD soon after starting therapy and it was so world changing. I ended up getting a diagnosis, partially as a middle finger to those that didn't believe me, also hoping I could get employment accomodations as that's somewhere I've struggled the most. It took a while to be comfortable and confident in my validity and differences, and I'm still healing and learning to unmask. That shit is SO draining and most ppl don't realize how much energy it takes, just existing around other people 😅
In car terms, it's like living life in manual mode whereas non-ND people cruise through on automatic, sometimes even cruise control. Like we have to think about. Every. Fucking. Thing. We. Have. To. Do. Like showering? Most people say "yeah I just shower." It's autopilot mode for them. For me, showering is "set up skin/haircare on counter, undress, turn on the water to the right temp, get in, wash hands, wet hair, shampoo, rinse, conditioner (let it sit!), wash body in this specific order, and etc" I'm not writing it all 😂 Along with what feels like at least 3 different conversations going on in my head while doing each task. Basic tasks feel like mountains. And we have to do it all again the next day 😂😭
What really matters is that I understand myself better, and am learning to take care of myself in ways that actually work for me. Learning that my sensitivities aren't character flaws and deserve to be respected. I found that family didn't take me seriously bc they related too much to the symptoms I talked about, and they reacted with "that's normal, suck it up like I did, you're not special for that or deserve special treatment ((aka basic understanding/decency/accomodations))". I've learned to view their perspectives more objectively and I don't take their opinions to heart anymore. I'm learning to love myself and deserve support, as we all do ❤️🩹
Also the amount of ND people who end up in psychology fields is wild 😂 it's a form of masking, we seek to understand how people think/act, so in theory interactions should be more predictable and maneuverable right? Or maybe we can figure out why we feel so different?
God that is way too relatable. I read the thing you said about showering and basic tasks and had to double check I didn't write this myself and somehow forget lol.
For the last 5 years I've been questioned by friends if I'm autistic or have adhd or both. And I spent those years hoping maybe I'm actually normal and these feelings and questions would go away...but they never did. And I've only now started reaching out to family and teachers! Now I'm at a point where I'm getting referred and I hope that in a year or 2 or even 3 years from now I'll finally be able to understand myself.
This video made me feel a little less alone.
Thank u :)
As someone who was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and bipolar disorder at a young age, let me tell you one thing. I personally do not dislike being on the autism spectrum. There is a great clip from a 2009 movie called 'Mary and Max' where Max, an older gentleman with Asperger's syndrome, explains what having Asperger's is like perfectly. Search Max explains Asperger's here on youtube and you can watch it.
The reason I bring this up is that one of the key points, for me at least, of the specific clip is one in which Max and a doctor are having a conversation about curing Autism and anything under it's spectral umbrella, as if it is some sort of disease that needs a cure at all. Max claims that he does not want to cure his Autism, as he believes it to be a key part of who he is as a person, and therefore likes having Asperger's.
Autism is not something to be feared, it is something that makes you, you, whether you like it or not. Hopefully one day you can learn to accept it as a part of your being. Although from the sounds of it you're already moving in that direction.
my parents wont get me tested i Know i have autism or adhd i am the weird kid, lose focus easily am easily interested i nnew topics
@hazzaladd I can relate to being the weird kid. And if parents won't test u the option will always be there for u as soon as ur an adult and able to make those decisions for urself if u feel like it's necessary
Hi, waiting on my referal to go through and my queue to hurry the heck up to get tested myself! not alone!
@Toastie good on u friend!💛
CONGRATS ON THE DIAGNOSIS JACK !!
You explain the feeling of discovering yourself so well. Finding out I was autistic made my life so much better- nothing about me changed, but it gave me answers. It made sense of the struggles I experienced, the constant feeling of putting on a mask to engage with others, the feelings of isolation and rejection. It explained why things that were easy for other people were so much more exhausting for me. It helped me learn how to take care of myself, and make life more bearable.
I hope that knowing you’re autistic provides you with the same opportunity for growth and healing that it gave me. I hope that you’re able to show yourself the patience and kindness you always deserved.
Totally agree with this take.
The diagnosis gave me not only so many answers, it also made it easier to allow myself to be different, to not conform if it takes too much out of me.
Keep spreading the positivity! Many of us already do, but I'm happy to have such a loud, confident, charismatic voice adding to it.
I’m really so grateful for this video. My own AuDHD diagnosis has just become official too. This is so important to hear. Now begins the journey of accepting and understanding what this means. I’m both happy to know he truth and grieving what could have been
Whats audhd help?!??
@@kevin-sw8feit’s the term used when you have both Autism and ADHD
Again, i'm going to say the same i said to Jack, why does it make a difference once you know it? You've lived your life just fine until now i assume.
literally 3 minuites in he talks about how it did not infact make his life very fine @@Ferrari255GTO
I have autism too Jack. Happy thanksgiving
Aye
*WELCOME TO THE CLUB MAN!!*
Me too
Thanksgiving is only an American thing
I do too.
I am on the autism spectrum and i always had a connection with you so it is WOW to hear you have been diagnosed with it. I wish you the best and it is good to know a little bit more about yourself. I also felt the way you did about finding out about my diagnosis, it really helped me feel at peace with these things that others considered weird or strange about me and it helped me understand WHY i do some of the things i do.
Good luck 🍀 Sean! We all love and support you ❤😊
I was diagnosed with Autism at age two. As a result, I've never really felt like I fit in anywhere, and your videos gave me a lot of hope. So to hear that one of my favorite TH-camrs is on the Spectrum alongside me really warms my heart and gives me a sense of belonging. I stand with you, Sean, and it's nice to have you amongst us.
This comment with like 2 likes appeared at the top of the comment section for me. Ironic because it deserves to have enough likes to belong there. The algorithm simply knows.
Trump won
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just because you have autism dosent mean you cant do anything
@@S3ekTheAnimatorur not wrong but also that doesnt mean that external factors cant limit you
Thank you for talking about this. As someone who didn’t know he had autism till early adulthood, I definitely relate to the “but you’re so normal!” Conversations. Many of us simply learned how to behave in ways that conform to allistic standards and train/practice to accommodate for educational, communicative or reactive weaknesses we were born with. It can be really frustrating to hear stuff like “how can you be autistic? You’re so good at communicating!” Especially when you’ve put a lot of effort into learning *how* to communicate to the standards of allistic people. Take care out there.
yeah it's like
"but you're so good at x!"
"i know; i've spent my whole life practicing"
I told my mum a couple months ago that I think I'm autistic and want to seek a professional diagnosis (I'm in my mid-20s). The next day she said she lay awake half the night, thinking about it, and came to the conclusion I'm not autistic, because I'm not all closed off and drawn into myself (basically non-verbal is what she meant, I think). Thanks mum, that really f*ing hurt!
@@sheyri9 I don’t know your relationship with your mom but I do know that, like my psychiatrist told me, know one knows you and how you feel and live, more than YOU do. Do what you believe is best, and I hope you can get what you need. Take care out there.
@@shaker.of.gates.72 Exactly!!
Thank you for being so open about this stuff, Jack. It really helps de-stigmatize neurodiversity and make others feel safe to explore their own physical and mental health! I finally started getting my intense anxiety medically treated last year, and it's changed my life, but I went through years of feeling sick and isolated because I didn't want to look it in the face. You've done a lot to change my attitude about it.
Dude, hearing you say you're 34 hurt, I turn 18 tmrw and have been with the channel since I was 9 😭
I was diagnosed formally a year ago. I'm 40.
Thank you for talking about this, Sean. And yes, I did have a suspicion. I started having a suspicion when a speaking professional analyzed your videos over time and was praising how much you improved. And I'm like, that's how I progressed as someone who talks to people all the time now.
💜s to you and I'm very glad you got diagnosed.
My being autistic has also helped so many people. My special interest is anything related to biology, and scored in the 98th percentile in the sciences compared to my peers in highschool.
Now I help extremely medically complex people on an advocacy basis. Think blood clotting disorders, Marfans syndrome and hEDS with significant cardiac involvement, rare diseases and mostly people who have severe medical PTSD who are autistic or have severe mental health issues. I can reference almost every research study I've read, in passing information learned from professionals, and can help a PCP come up with a treatment plan for a person who's been wracking their brain for years usually within the first visit.
My favorite moment lately was when I was talking about cross allergens, and I remembered a conversation from 2009 where someone mentioned something was structurally similar to something else. The nurse and doctor in the room kinda stopped for a moment, and I could see their gears turning and said out loud "Huh. You're right 🤔".
I also work *exclusively* in the LGBTQ+ community on a pro bono basis with the people I'm not friends with. Anyone got any questions about weird medical stuff, I'm your gal.
@@maggiekelley259 I don't have a question, but that's extremely rad work you're doing
I wasn't formally diagnosed, as it's very expensive and a long wait time to get tested. But in my psychiatrist's professional opinion she's 100% positive I'm AuDHD.
Like I said It's expensive to get tested where I'm from, so I'll probably never get a formal diagnosis, but I'm happy that my Dr sees me. Oh I'm also 40 like you, and was 39 when this happened 😂
I’ve always kinda known I had autism, I’ve always been different, I can’t communicate well, and I’ve come to accept that I’m weird and don’t fit in, but it still heals a small part of me inside to know that someone I’ve watched for years now, and who’s one of the biggest TH-camrs ever, also has autism. It makes me feel a lot more accepted into society in a way. It also makes me happy to see we’re no longer using terms like “high functioning” or “low functioning”, I was diagnosed with levels but even then it feels so boxy. It feels like I’m being stuffed into this tiny box, autism is like a pie chart, each trait you struggle with more or less, it’s not all black and white
Ur not weird, and being different doesn’t mean you are worth any less ❤
As someone with undiagnosed autism, I feel the same, and I also hate it when people deny or just assume I have autism!
same here, you are not alone
You are not Weird u are just ur selv and theres nothing Wrong with that
Thank you Jack for talking about your autism diagnosis, being in the world rn as an autistic person feels so alienating and it makes me so happy to see my favourite childhood TH-camr come out and talk about being autistic. It explains why I always felt welcomed watching you play games and being in your community as a child; and just not feeling so alone while watching your videos. It was like a safe space of no judgement/ableism for my autistic brain and I’m glad that safe space was well founded. People all too often online show autism to be so negatige or comes out saying the most ableist stuff and it makes other people view themselves negatively in turn and it really needs to stop. Thank you!!!! and welcome to the club Jack!!!!! Xxx
Glad you felt better in here!
Thank you for sharing your diagnosis and using your channel as a platform to bring awareness! I’m on the spectrum and was diagnosed at age 3. I was then diagnosed at age 10 with ADHD.They told my parents that I would never make it in the school system or hold down a job. I’m now 30, have my associates degree (which took five years to even get due to my spectrum/ adhd) and have a great job! It feels great to have a TH-camr that I follow daily that I fully can relate to and feel not so alone in the world. Thank you Jack and continue to use your voice for good! ❤❤
Well sir - you, being the awesome and inspiring man you are, have just helped redefine Autism to a huge portion of the population
You’re living proof that the world is wide open for Autistic folk (and I can’t wait to share this video with my Autistic/ADHD son who I binge on your videos with
You being here is a surprise, but a welcom one!
I don't think it's open, as the door is being pulled on by others to be shut. However, i do feel Jack just kicked the door a foot wider open, for sure
o7
I’m glad you got it professionally diagnosed It’s such a relief to know what’s going on, and makes it a thing that you can see on paper and not just something you don’t know the word for, clears things up a little, you know?
got me a bit emotional how u said that it's nothing but a win, an answer to who you are, and going easier on yourself. i relate so damn much! got diagnosed with adhd last year, and i'm just 19 but GOD i hated myself SO MUCH. i look back and just get sad you know? how hard i went on myself, and how much i cried when i started researching adhd on my own and being like "oh my god, someone gets it. it ckicked!". it's so great for you to make this video, and be an amazing example of how diverse neurodivergency can be. we love ya jack!! ty :D
As someone with Adhd, I can relate to the self-hatred over it, especially the relief when finding people who empathize completely
I was diagnosed with combined Adhd at 7 (my second grade teacher insisted I get tested). By middle school, it finally clicked how different I was. In high school, I hated myself for aspects of my life that were hindered by my adhd.
At 19, I found my diagnosis papers, learned about what my exact symptoms were and it explained so much. (Because I was diagnosed young, I wasn’t directly taught what my symptoms were, besides attention-span issues)
This is a good message
@@strxwbxrry_420 How do you handle it? Never been diagnosed but since late teens it's really got severe at times and while I managed to push through and finish a maths degree with a 2:1 grade I've been working part-time jobs but even that I feel has pushed me to the point of where I've handed in four weeks notice so that I can take some time away to find a more definitive career and also find myself
Bro same. The first time someone asked if I was autistic I was like "no, I´m way to social". Now, a few years later, I realise all my social interractions are extremely thought out. I think about how I´m going to form this sentence with every single one I say. I cannot understand people until I have studied them for long enough that I can find patterns and an explanatory model, and I will not feel super comfortable talking to them until I do.
As a child I genuenly didn´t understand why none of the girls wanted to hang out with me, and why everyone found me so weird.
I am not diagnosed, and I´m probably not gonna go through with getting a diagnosis, since I know how I work and it probably wont do much for me. I´m also kind of scared of trying to get diagnosed, since autism in women often is a lot different than in men, and that they will just dismiss it.
I know I have some (a lot of) quirks, but now that I understand them I´ve gotten better at taking care of my own brain, kind of.
I love how our generation actually talks more ab how psychiatric stuff isn´t as black and white as people once thought.
(My special interest is also psychiatrics and brains, I´m a psych nurse... so seeing the field develope is also super exciting)
im so proud, im crying, my hero has the same little thingy with me, autism
Also, autism is just humans evolving, im telling yall
Not going to lie I love these videos it really helpful for self reflection like a therapy session and its more connected to me as jacks someone who I've grown up with so its nice to see these videos they help out a lot.
I always appreciate how open Jack is with stuff like these, especially when Im also on the autistic spectrum. It just feels so empowering knowing Im not alone, so thank you Jack ❤
Ur the BEST BROOOOOO❤ HERE SINCE 2014 WITH YOU ❤
Same, since 2014
Jack I have watched you since the beginning, and the public conversations about mental health started by you and other creators have been so helpful to me in my journey to reflect and think inwardly. Its because of you guys that I can confidently search for those answers, as I plan to test for ADHD (Predominately Inattentive - I have lost focus multiple times writing this message alone), and perhaps Autism as well once I can afford it (Gotta love the US Healthcare system). Getting answers early-on in life to better support myself at work, school, and in my social life. Thank you my guy - see ya in the next video 💪
When I was diagnosed with autism in 2011 I felt ostracized in both school life and home life. Seeing your journey and how happy you are about it is very reassuring. I'm so happy for you and hope you continue to brighten people's lives.
“It makes me go easier on myself.” THIS!!! LEARNING I HAD AUTISM ABSOLUTELY HELPED ME BE NICER TO MYSELF AND START WORKING *WITH* MY BRAIN INSTEAD OF AGAINST IT
It’s made me worse.
My social life is hell and I am alone constantly.
Except my dog.
As a 55-year old who was recently (officially) diagnosed with ADHD (as well as chronic depression and having digestive issues) , I have recently begun wondering if I was Autistic myself and have been wanting to get myself tested. Thank you for posting this. I cannot describe how much this means to me. I have spent my time, much like you, trying and failing to attribute my depression to just being broken. Thank you again and again for this video!
My uncle was diagnosed much later in life, not until he was in his mid 40s, and he could not be happier because now we understand him so much better! Don’t let other peoples judgement of you get in the way of your happiness! ❤
I appreciate you discussing this the way you did. I've had a very similar process of getting diagnosed and coming to terms with it over the past few years. I present in similar ways. Very high masking and people pleasing, caused me to be in major denial "I'm okay". The hypermobility and gastric issues are also so important to talk about. Hearing it from an influential person with a large audience like yourself is so helpful, thank you!
My heart goes out to you my guy. Less than a year after my own "OOOhhhhhh!" moment with Autism I totally get "why did nobody tell me?" I'm 45...
If I can offer you one thing to make the coming days easier - don't let yourself start the "If I had known this then" game - it's a painful distraction that has no good to repay you with for the trouble.
If you find yourself in that headspace, proactively find something productive or fun (which is a mode of productivity for the human animal - we need it) to occupy your mind before the downward spiral gets a hold on you.
Thank you for coming forward so directly and openly.
I'm 30, and it's been hard years trying to accept I'm somewhere on the spectrum, and even so I'm always pushing back an official diagnosis because of how I was raised and the stereotypes that go with it
The pain of looking at the past and what could have been is very real. I had to fight for so long to figure out what was "wrong" with me, that when I finally got my autism diagnosis I not only felt relief, but also a bitter sadness. It is so easy to wish you had known sooner, to curse all those "professionals" who tell you that nothing is wrong with you. I still can sometimes fall into thinking about ‘what if’ scenarios. But we have to look at the now and focus on making a better life for the current us instead, thank you for bringing it up ❤️
Yeah I still struggle with that type of rumination after my diagnosis. It's, very surreal reframing almost every moment in your life.
@@MonakalizasArt same here, but 26. OCD type thoughts of wanting to experiment with things at 20/21 just before covid hit were really distracting me from the final semester of uni which was already quite difficult and the pandemic timing was a blessing (unfortunate for those who were really affected, lost a family friend to it and a childhood friend apparently took his life because of isolation which hurts). I've been putting it off but maybe this video and reading the comments is making me think I should really chase it during 2025... I have been working a part-time job for nearly 18 months at min wage which isn't what my calling is but I'm struggling to see a way out and I want to find myself this next year... wow I'm having deja vu writing this comment like I did it before somehow
One of us. One of us.
All jokes aside I feel like I needed this video, the reason why the ableism online is beyond belief and it’s kinda nice to know you’re not alone
Just wish this came in 2016 when internalised ableism was at its peak
It was people like JustinRPG and CWC that made things worse for people with autism online. I don't know if the association existed before CWC, but nowadays liking Sonic is commonly linked to autism online because of CWC.
Places like 4chan and Kiwi Farms oftentimes make fun of and dehumanize people with potential mental illnesses or neurodivergency by calling them "lolcows", or someone you provoke a reaction out of for laughs.
So that's why I vibe so well with this channel!?! Happy thanks giving.
You rock jack.
Welcome to the club, brotha 💅
I have autism/AUDHD too, I've never felt so seen by a video. having that understanding and prerogative to be gentle with yourself after finally knowing *why*. I'm so happy for you Sean!!! there's nothing quite like having it all fall into place
People tell me to get tested (both for ADHD and Autism), and I tell them that’s never going to happen. At 33yo I don’t see how a diagnosis will make a difference to my life or other people’s lives. Also, people say they don’t but once you’ve been diagnosed people look and think about you differently.
@@angelofmalice0 Jacksepticeye is a year older than you and clearly he benefits from being diagnosed in some way. It probably won't make much of a difference but knowing won't hurt.
As for not wanting other people to treat you differently...you don't _have_ to tell them if you've been diagnosed. It's not their business.
So THAT'S why I've related to you so much over the years!!! 😅
One of us!! One of us!!
ONE OF US‼️‼️🦕🦖✨🔱🎸
OwOne OwOf UwUs :3
ONE OF US! ONE OF US! ONE OF US!
One of us!
One of us.. heheh
One of us! One of us! One of us!
I was also diagnosed late with both autism and ADHD, thanks for sharing your journey with us!
Congrats on your diagnosis!
I have both and it does not affect me that much
Me too!
One of uth one of uth 3Head
Hello, fellow AuDHD haver!
I'm 90% sure I have Aspergers, but now I might have Autism. My brother has Autism to.
Congratulations! 🎉 Getting more puzzle pieces can be so empowering
I've learned a lot about how my ADHD shows up in me and connecting with a lot of people in the ADHD tribe, the ADHD diagnosis made total sense. These days, I see those ADHD traits so clearly in the people I often gravitate towards
Despite having multiple AuDHD friends I don't have the same amount of knowledge of autism, so I hadn't spotted signs of autism. It makes sense to me that other autistic people saw themselves reflected and knew what it was about, in the same way you're learning to go back and put words to what was haplening.
We hnfortunately live in a world where everyone is expected to be exactly the same, unless notified differently. When people assume you're neurotypical let that inform their expectations of you, people will respond to giu with confusion, disappointment - sometkmes relief. But mostly, youre constantly expexted ro be slmething you arent and never will be. Figuring out that you're not a malfunctioningr neurotypical, youre just neuroatypical, makes it easier to let go of those inaccurate assumptions, and allign other's expectations with who you actually are, what rhey can actually expect.
Ive been pondering recently if I should pull the thread and figure out if my ADD is actually AuDHD. This might make me do it.
Thank you for adding to the representation and exposure. Embracing and platforming diversity is such an important part of building a world where there's room for all of us
Keep up the good work!
I was also relatively late-diagnosed (at 17, I'm 24 now) and lemme tell you, it helped to explain a LOT about why I get so "obsessed" with things (before I knew what hyperfixation was), why doing schoolwork made me cry so much every day, why I hate certain textures with clothes or food, why certain sounds are always too loud no matter what, and so much more.
Welcome to Spectrum Sibling Club, Sean. I'm glad you got a diagnosis and that it is giving you answers about who you are. I appreciate your efforts to help reframe perspectives about mental health. Thank you for your authenticity and vulnerability on this topic. I was diagnosed 18 years ago, and I'm still learning new things about how having autism affects my life. It is a roller coaster of a journey sometimes, but it is well worth it. The autistic community is growing year by year, and if you need some insights, relatability, or support, I would encourage you to seek them out. I wish you the best in discovering yourself.
4:54 Before being diagnosed with cancer I didn’t understand why I was so tired all the time to the point it was affecting my job. I would get so down on myself for becoming “lazy”. Knowing what’s going on makes it easier to process.
Wait what type?
That sucks more then Autism and ADHD. Is it still in the range of getting healt or late stage if I am allowed to ask.
@ nah I’m good now. It was stage three testicular, but luckily for me it was mostly encapsulated in one and a few surrounding lymph nodes. 5 years later and I even have a kid. But yeah everyone get checked out regularly.
@hrpineda oh dang, thats incredible man.
@@hrpinedaI'm sorry if you don't want to talk about this (no problem), but were they able to save the testicle or did you have to have it removed? I'm having some issues that I suspect might be testicular cancer. I know very little about the topic. I know that in many cases they CAN save it, especially early. But I know very little
Sean has joined our clan, we shall rule the gaming community and be the most intellectually funny people ever
As a woman of autism since birth
You’re not alone, I can be on and off social with people, I get interested into things easily then get over them with months or years
Although my autism didn’t stop me from making new friends, finding a new potential boyfriend (he’s a friend at the moment) and achieved my goals I reached with my film class
I came so far growing up with it and I maybe be different to others but I don’t see my autism as a burden or a barrier but more of a strength and a unique perspective
Autism since birth 😂😭
Hey, we have loads in common.
I also have a 'potential boyfriend'. Can I ask you what's getting in the way of him becoming your real boyfriend?
For me, I struggle to stay socially consistent with him. I always get overwhelmed because I feel too much around him, if that even makes sense. I get drained trying to keep up with his view of me. When he compliments me, It's like a standard he sets that I must meet. He is so nice, he understands and tries to hold back the things he wants to say and do to not scare me away because I'm always running.
I've never been in a relationship before so I probably sound dumb rn
@@shiitakleemade me cackle. Everyone has Autism since birth ffs
@@jasper0410*everyone* has autism?
@@taha_4656 you know that isn't what they meant lmao
YOOOO Welcome to the club!!!🤝 It helps so much to have a diagnosis, especially for your mental health. It’s great to be able to have answers and understand why we’re different and that it’s okay ^^ Much love!!!!🫶 Glad you’re sharing and helping others, like me, with autism to not feel ashamed. Crazy that people would tell you that you shouldn’t tell anyone! Continue to break the stigma, my king👑
I am on the verge of crying. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you thank you thank you so much, Jack. Your openness and honesty is so healing for me right now (and I'm sure for many) as I'm struggling to figure out what's "wrong" with me. The journey to mental health and well-being is so so hard, but I don't feel so alone right now at least. Thank you.
There is nothing wrong with you, love. Nothing. I'm sorry you feel alone. Sometimes we feel like we could scream in the middle of a crowded room and still, nobody would hear us. Well, I heard you, ok? I heard you, and I'm here to tell you that you are not alone.
Loving this type of videos where we just feel ourselves and express the way that people would be relatable with each other. When i also learned that you have adhd (and now autism), i felt more connected and encouraged me more more to seek professional diagnosis as i am also feeling the same way. Thank you Sean, I always appreciate your videos.
(sorry my english is bad)
Hell yeah! You’ve got my support to push against the current ego-driven TH-cam trends. It’s damaging to anyone who can’t see through the facade.
Autism is wanting to comment something about how you’re happy that you have another person to relate to and then deleting/editing said comments for fear of being misunderstood
- Sincerely, an autistic person
Soooo many times lol
wait a minute......
Lmao. Almost did that today 😂
Forced myself to post it anyways, half cooked. Because it was important.
I catch myself doing it so much more often these days
@@Tim8Bit Right...
For what it's worth I actually really like your comments! 😊
As a fellow AuDHDer, welcome to the club lol. I. Glad you’ve been able to figure things out! It can be a huge relief to finally have answers for your experiences!
Yo fellow ADHD'er
My parents don't believe in mental conditions. It's just laziness to them. I'm 100% confident I've got both too.
The relief comes first, then the resentment.
Fellow Autism and ADHD sibling here!
@@sorackamet5558 its deff a small grieving process if you think about it.
Thank you for sharing Jack. Everything you’re saying here is really resonating with me. I’m actually going down the same road soon. Getting tested in December and hoping it’ll finally give me a better understanding how to move forward as a functioning adult. I hope everything continues to go well for you on your journey!
WELCOME TO THE SPECTRUM JACK! We're happy to have you! (I'm Autistic) I used to watch Sean all the time as a kid, still do sometimes! It's cool to see someone as awesome as Jacksepticeye is with us.
Btw, Please don't mask yourself Jack! Nobody should.
Dude!!! Congrats on finding out! I've been considering starting the process of seeing if I'm also autistic. I'm almost 40, a lot of autistic attributes fit me and my mind, so I figure 'better now than never'! The hyper-analyzation of myself (eye contact especially) and other people's tones and body language, the masking, etc is so relatable. Thanks for sharing!
Tbh I’m glad you’re autistic. I was an early diagnosis, but my parents hid it from me till I was 15. I’m glad there’s someone out there advocating for us, someone popular in media especially. I have been told stigma about my autism, people said I used it as an excuse to be an asshole. It’s great Sean is opening up the conversation about it, better than I’ll ever get advocate about what it’s like on the autistic spectrum.
Same! Why do parents think it’s a good idea to hide that?
Hey, I’m proud of you for telling us. I have autism too, and I agree that talking about it is helpful and important. A lot of people are told they “can’t have it you act social”, and so they feel imposter syndrome or don’t get diagnosed. It can be a really good feeling hearing people have similar experiences to your own.
Imagine not being able to admit you're just lazy 😂
the two replies above mine are either bots or extremely stupid people... either way, as a fellow person who is probably autistic albeit not yet diagnosed, i feel very good about the openness and support in this whole community! :)
@@cr1s1s0ff41th I’m glad that you feel good about the community! If you ever venture for a diagnosis I wish you luck, and if not we are here to welcome you with open arms:)
@@Soundify14bro doesn't know that some people find things more difficult than others 💀
It feels weird but comforting knowing Sean has the exact same diagnosis as me, adhd, anxiety and autism. Funnily enough autism was my last diagnosis since it would come out as other symptoms of my adhd and anxiety and I had gotten good at masking.
Right! I nice to see that so many people like him so much. It really makes me think that maybe I am tolerable and I just don’t see myself that way because of the things I deal with.
I have the same things
a win for us in the AAA group!!
Unite
Rise up!
WOW! We're so excited to have you in the AuDHDer family. I love when successful people discuss their diagnoses because the discrimination neurodivergent people face is so extreme. We need to show people that neurodivergent people have a lot of wonderful things to bring to the world. We deserve to live and be treated with respect. Neurodivergent people are usually silenced and sidelined, if not totally ostracized and demonized. (There is so much empirical evidence of discrimination around the world. Just check out the US criminal justice system.) But when celebrities discuss their personal experiences, they have a chance to platform topics that matter. I got diagnosed with ADHD and ASD at 20. If I'd had creators like you sharing their experiences when I was young, I could've self-identified and sought a diagnosis earlier. Maybe I could've convinced my parents that I wasn't a broken, defective, disrespectful person. I was never lazy. The world just wasn't designed for me. There was never room for me to be myself. Thank you so much for sharing this. I know how much backlash people get for speaking out and how difficult it can be to discuss these things. You're my hero rn.
This unnatural rise in autism and ADHD can't be chalked it up to more "qualifed" people, but everything to do with how people are raising their children(not well), changed standards, and desires to be in a minority(especially one given so much slack). A doctor with a phd instead of a bachelor's shouldn't have any impact on a child's preformance in the ADOS.
Welcome to the club! Weeeee!
I relate to this so much. I always felt like yes and???? When I was first diagnosed with adhd. I was diagnosed 2 years ago. I’m in my 30’s now as well and it just feels like I now know what to do in self soothing and taking care of myself in a way that works for me! I watch you when I’m having exceptionally hard time and your humor ,kindness and openness is so appreciated! 😊
How do you now know what to do? Did the people in the assessment provide solutions or stuff going forward? I'm reading a lot of comments but as someone undiagnosed I'm not sure what clarity you get now besides knowing it is for sure true (at least according to their assessment but I don't know if there's chance of misdiagnosis with the amount of people getting it this year)
This explains a lot... like how he is a silly little guy... and one of the best youtubers ever
It explains his 2-3 years he spent uploading twice a day and overworking himself that level of commitment
Last year I got diagnosed with Autism, Inattentive ADHD, PTSD and Depression. I immediately told my family and I didn't know how to feel at the moment but as time went on I felt more better than worse. This past year this knowledge has helped me so much in realizing myself and realizing what I need. I didn't feel a change in my personality but I am so glad I finally know and can use this information to help better understand myself. It's great seeing people talk about their psychoanalysis or diagnosis cause it's such an eye-opening experience, and I'm very happy to see you talk so publicly about something so important. Thank you.
Social media is mostly for people who need to be socially genuine