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37 and diagnosed Autistic for Christmas

ChestersDad

Hi Guys, 

Newbie here. At the grand age of 37, I received my diagnosis last week. Was actually expecting an ADHD one and not Autism but the test they did was only for Autism (?) and that came back that I am, so now I'm waiting for the ADHD one to take place.

I've bought a journal and started writing things down. Remembering stuff from the past that has really affected me but I've put on a brave face. I'm learning a lot online (any good YT channels or Podcast, please let me know!). But seriously how hard is it to know what is the real you and what is stuff you've been masking?! 

Feeling a little lost TBH, figured this was a good place to come and say hi! 

Cheers

Jimmy

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  • Hi Jimmy and welcome!

    You pose a good question re masking. I think when you’re late-identified (as I think most of us here were) it’s probably impossible to fully distinguish the mask from the “genuine” you as they become inextricably intertwined over the years.

    My experience is that it will take a long time, probably years, to fully process your diagnosis and what it means for both your past and your future.

    Lots of us on here will be happy to discuss Slight smile

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  • Hi Jimmy and welcome!

    You pose a good question re masking. I think when you’re late-identified (as I think most of us here were) it’s probably impossible to fully distinguish the mask from the “genuine” you as they become inextricably intertwined over the years.

    My experience is that it will take a long time, probably years, to fully process your diagnosis and what it means for both your past and your future.

    Lots of us on here will be happy to discuss Slight smile

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