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I'm 22 years old now, and have been researching learning disorders on the internet because I've always suspected having one or something similar - I've been increasingly reading about a disorder called non-verbal learning disorder because I'm convinced I have it... I mean I'm not officially diagnosed or anything but it fits me to a T... it's a learning disorder with social, learning, academic and emotional issues.
I'm feeling almost a sense of relief to be able to explain some of my struggles and relate to this disability without just feeling stupid or dumb for no reason which I how I always felt...
I need to tell my boyfriend now, how should I tell him? How important is it that I tell him? How should I expect him to react?Could I keep it to myself?
Focus on the treatment more than on the diagnosis. The diagnosis does not relieve you of the responsibility for seeking, and actively participating in, treatment
You can do whatever you want...if you feel like it affects your relationship, you can certainly share with him that you've been reading up on a condition, and would like to see if it applies to you, since you've noticed some symptom similarities. If you don't feel like it's anything that he needs to know, you're certainly not obligated to say anything.
I also agree that if you think there may be an untreated issue, certainly pursue it, don't just self-diagnose. And if it comes to something, focus on strategies for addressing the symptoms, don't just use it as a cop-out ("see, I have this thing, and that's why I act/react how I do!").
I don't think there's anything wrong with telling your boyfriend that you have these challenges, and that you wonder if you have a learning disorder. But I agree with the other posters, you can't really say that you have any sort of disorder without proper evaluation and diagnosis... and some guidance from a professional regarding how you can make your symptoms less of a challenge for you.
You tell him AFTER you get a diagnosis from a professional.
Exactly. This is a self-diagnosis. You need to be diagnosed for real before you do anything.
Your doctor will give you suggestions that will help you through life situations including how to describe it to people close to you. Why do you need to tell him now?
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