Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi my name is Sylvia - I am yet to be diagnosed - still waiting after 1yr 3mths - but have 4 more in the family diagnosed about 2 years ago - who all went private - my daughter is just beginning her journey on the assessment - I am 57 and I am 99% sure that I am withing the Aspergers Spectrum and just wondered if you get more tired - I have worked since I was 15 - we had to in those days - there were many problems along the way - I now find that I dont want to go to work - my body is able but my brain lacks motivation - I have to go back next weekend - I work 2 nights although it should be 3 - I am just tired and feel happier now closer to home - how does anyonelse cope with this? I also would like to make interesting friends cos I am so bored by my old ones, and I do not say this lightly - I have known them for over 15 years, and have broken away from them - they dont talk, they dont want to get on in life - I am still going in for my Degree in Counselling this year and also waiting to find out if I can be a Registered Childminder again - and they dont laugh and have no sense of humour - I like the different things in life - Sylvia
I was diagnosed in 2011 and I'm now 68 and I cherish my differences. I've always been positive and I enjoy life. Just been out with a group today on our railway. Been clearing rocks, rubble and earth and loved every minute of it, despite it being exceedingly cold. I do my thing whilst they get on with other works, so you can be on your own but in a group, so to speak. We have some great banter too. It's so important to keep active when you get older. I think it makes a lovely contrast outside doing physical work with all my lists and databases that I am compelled to make!