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Hello, I was 46 when diagnosed. Still makes me a litle bit sad typing the age however after the first year post diagnosis I am in therapy and hoping to find more neurodiverse connections and friends.  One of my old school friends messaged me so we have been chatting and I have this group.  I have some mental health challanges due to the trauma of not having a childhhod diagnsosis. I am glad this space is here. I dont have any ND friends in my community though and have been here 8 years.

  • I actually had my assignment yesterday, I'm 53.

    I was diagnosed with a constant low mood (dysthymia) at 18 and bounced back and forth for the next 30+ years trying to sort that out, it didn't work. I was having a standard medication review with someone at a clinic and they said those fateful words "has anyone ever mentioned that you may actually be autistic".

    It makes so much sense.

    Then after a dive down that rabbit hole I was put on the waiting list for a formal diagnosis. After 2+ years of waiting and being told that it could be at least another 2 years, I went through the "right to choose ", that was a month ago. 

  • I first saw a psychiatrist in 1973. Was diagnosed as having a severe mental illness in 1975. Started considering I might have non-verbal learning disorder or autism at the turn of the century. Was diagnosed with ASD(Asperger's) in May 2019  at the age of 62.

  • I was diagnosed at 59. It was a relief to be honest. I had some limited regrets about not knowing I was autistic earlier, but on the whole, having a reason for how I am was hugely positive for me.

  • Hello there, 

    I was statemented at the tender age of six years old myself. I knew I was different and had troubles with certain things, but I shrugged it off and got on with it myself.

    I do hope you enjoy yourself here. It's quite a nice little space in the net for people like ourselves :) 

  • Hello and welcome here.

    I’m new to this community myself ^^ but already found it a fun and useful place. Finding ND people can be challenging in person but this group is a good step in the right direction.

    I was diagnosed at a very early age and remember feeling a mix of emotions but I think that’s normal after the diagnosis. There is no wrong or right way to feel.

    I hope you find support and friendship in this place. Take care.