Published on 12, July, 2020
I don't know why but I feel more lonely and anxious as a woman of fifty two, than I did within my thirties and forties, when I had a fewer mental health difficulties. However then
I was not diagnosed as autistic but thought I was like everybody else and not realising I was different, except in company. Now I feel more alone as I grew older and am going through
the change, wondering if that has an effect on my wiring in my brain. Has anyone else wondered what hormones and ageing has upon autism, I am sure that it does not help matters.
My worry is that I've been coping with social situations through a lot of mental acuity. Now I may get more tired and forgetful, I'm worried I'll cope less well, even if I have learned to relax more.
Just wanted to mention there's an autistic trainer interested in autism & ageing, Cos Michael: http://www.autismage.com/