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Sean McLoughlin, widely recognized online as Jacksepticeye, recently took to X to announce that he has been diagnosed with autism.
On November 27, 2024, Sean ‘Jacksepticeye’ McLoughlin announced on X that he has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Jack mentioned that he had an assessment a couple of weeks ago and got the confirmation regarding his autism.
Jack has over 30.8 million YouTube subscribers and over 6 million followers on Twitch, where he interacts live with his viewers. After his announcement, fans showed widespread support and sparked many discussions about neurodiversity.
Sean previously announced on a talk show that he has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), explaining how the diagnosis “contextualized” his entire life. He also shared how his diagnosis provided clarity regarding periods in his childhood and adulthood when he often felt “misunderstood.”
Jacksepticeye’s Advocacy for Mental Health
Jacksepticeye has been a strong advocate for mental health over the years; he has often used his platform to raise awareness about mental well-being. He also frequently uses his platform to promote charity and inclusivity.
“I have also been going to therapy a lot, I have also just been in a better headspace and trying to be… so that’s helped,” said Sean in his video.
After the announcement about his diagnosis, Jacksepticeye has been getting praise and positive comments. His subreddit r/jacksepticeye reacted to the announcement with a lot of positivity.
“Good for him! Knowing many late-diagnosed folks I’m sure this is the culmination of many years of being frustrated at himself for things that stop him fully fitting in, so I imagine this is a relief,” said TheIrishninjas.
“yooooo good for him,” commented e-pancake.
“Wow must’ve been rough all this time. I’m happy he finally got it confirmed,” wrote ReptilianNoises.
A fan pointing out Sean’s unique humor, perceptiveness, and creativity in his videos said:
“I thought it was kinda obvious? ADHD with autism. All that amazement and attention to random details in games like booming sound effects, graphical details and cool little things he spots every time” said Septimore.
Jacksepticeye’s announcement serves as a reminder of the importance of self-discovery and embracing one’s true identity. He proved that understanding yourself is a powerful step toward living authentically.
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