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Increasingly frustrated!

ImJustAGirl

Hey there, 

I’m new here, I was recently diagnosed (talking 2 weeks ago).

So, since being diagnosed, I’ve been getting increasingly frustrated with myself for not being able to understand or feel stupid because it’s like I’m missing the vital piece of information but everyone else knows it, like it was common knowledge.

How are you late diagnosed managing to cope? I just seem to be angry at myself for misunderstanding all the time & I’m always exhausted too, which is also really frustrating. I work full time & work with people directly too so I suppose that’s why I’m always exhausted but still it’s frustrating not being to function ‘normally’

thanks in advance 

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  • Hello! Welcome to the community! 

    I was diagnosed this year at the age 35 and I too was quite frustrated for several months. I managed to cope by using strategies that I’ve been using all my life and carrying on with my special interests. I’ve actually found engaging with this community helpful and generally reading about other people that are late diagnosed. Also, remember, you’ve always been who you are! For me, a diagnosis has helped bring clarity but it took a couple of months for me to work past the frustrations.

    Tiredness is totally normal. I’m a teacher with teenagers - it’s totally ‘normal’ to be tired with so many social interactions. 

    Keep reaching out - you’re not alone! 

  • in reply to Arlia

    how did you manage to work through the frustrations? I mean a few months ago (before diagnosis) I kept having moments of sheer panic at the realisation I’m stuck in my own brain for the rest of my life 

    I’m finding after working 5 days a week at 9-5 and being a parent too, I can’t physically do anything on a weekend when I’m off, I feel ridiculously guilty for it too but I’m exhausted 

    thank you for your response 

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  • in reply to Arlia

    how did you manage to work through the frustrations? I mean a few months ago (before diagnosis) I kept having moments of sheer panic at the realisation I’m stuck in my own brain for the rest of my life 

    I’m finding after working 5 days a week at 9-5 and being a parent too, I can’t physically do anything on a weekend when I’m off, I feel ridiculously guilty for it too but I’m exhausted 

    thank you for your response 

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