Hi All,
I received a diagnosis last week that I am autistic and I feel sadness and anger for my earlier years as my teens and early adulthood was such a challenge
I am now 52 and I had a complete mental breakdown when I was 50 and slowly recovering.
I believe I have been masking all my life and now my brain and fatigue have said enough and time to accept who I am.
Any useful advice would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks
HiNewuserSD@091126 and welcome.
I’m sorry you have had such a difficult time but glad to hear you are slowly recovering.
I was diagnosed in June 2025 at the age of 55. I would say just take things slowly and be kind and gentle with yourself. I found this site very helpful for answering certain questions I had and also it has helped me to feel less alone. I am also lucky enough to be able to afford weekly psychotherapy. My therapist was actually the one who suggested I may be ND.
Wishing you well with this chapter of your life.
HiNewuserSD@091126 and welcome.
I’m sorry you have had such a difficult time but glad to hear you are slowly recovering.
I was diagnosed in June 2025 at the age of 55. I would say just take things slowly and be kind and gentle with yourself. I found this site very helpful for answering certain questions I had and also it has helped me to feel less alone. I am also lucky enough to be able to afford weekly psychotherapy. My therapist was actually the one who suggested I may be ND.
Wishing you well with this chapter of your life.
