Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello everyone. I’m in the process of getting assessed at the age of 71. I’m pretty sure, from what the assessor has said, that I’ll get an official diagnosis, and even if I don’t, I’m happy to self-diagnose. Understanding where I fit has come so late in life, but it’s wonderful. I’d love to know about any others on here who have come to this understanding as late in life as I have. Anyone out there???
Hi Clarissa and welcome. I'm in my early sixties, and self diagnosed in my fifties.
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Hi Pixiefox, nice to meet you. I hope the years since your self-diagnosis have been good ones, and that you feel it was beneficial for you. I’m hoping the same for me
Yes, that’s my goal, to stop caring what others think. It’s going to take time though
Nice to meet you too.
I still often get a bit down about my struggles with emotional control and anxiety over certain situations. But I do understand myself a lot better now, and I stopped caring what other people think of me, and have realised I don't need.to try to be the same as others - it's ok to just be me.