Hello all - recently diagnosed

Hello all,

I was recently diagnosed with Autism at the age of 51.

I had suspected I was autistic for quite a few years after various discussions with some of my family members.

The therapist told me I would have been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome if that terminology was still in use.

Fortunately I have always been able to function reasonably well and I think I have probably learned to do a lot of masking over my life, so many people I come into contact wouldn't even realise I am autistic at all.

I am just getting used to it for now so I thought I would join up here into this community.

cheers everyone.

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  • Hi Javert, 

    I was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago. I am 46. Like you I have masked all my life and most people would never guess I am Autistic but the older I was getting the harder it was to mask all the time. 

    I am still exploring who I am and have found this forum really useful and friendly.

    Nice to meet you. 

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  • Hi Javert, 

    I was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago. I am 46. Like you I have masked all my life and most people would never guess I am Autistic but the older I was getting the harder it was to mask all the time. 

    I am still exploring who I am and have found this forum really useful and friendly.

    Nice to meet you. 

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