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Hello from a newbie

PMc2222

HI All,

Short message as I am not really sure what to say here as I have not actually done this kind of chat before!

The reason why I am here is I am in my 50's but only have been diagnosed with being on the spectrum this year, which was somewhat of a surprise! So now I am processing the many issues and problems I have in my life without knowing why and with their knock on effects. And having to do this this year with all the extra pressures on us! Although I feel that having my diagnosis 'should' be liberating, I am not actually sure. Sometimes I do think this, other times not so much? I would welcome talking to other folks who have had a diagnosis as an adult and their experiences?

All the Best

PMc

Parents

  • yep i was wobbly for at least 6 months after my diagnosis --- then gradually I settled down  more and started to feel better about myself.

    I hope this happens for you as well. 

    Your age means you have lived a considerable portion of your life, especially working live, un-diagnosed. I have this in common with you, so as i said the other day, I had thoughts of " how did i get this far without knowing ?".  My excuse is my mum was autistic and didnt know so she didnt know i was so I was raised as "normal" and I didnt think any different ! 

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  • yep i was wobbly for at least 6 months after my diagnosis --- then gradually I settled down  more and started to feel better about myself.

    I hope this happens for you as well. 

    Your age means you have lived a considerable portion of your life, especially working live, un-diagnosed. I have this in common with you, so as i said the other day, I had thoughts of " how did i get this far without knowing ?".  My excuse is my mum was autistic and didnt know so she didnt know i was so I was raised as "normal" and I didnt think any different ! 

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  • in reply to aidie

    thanks for the reply, what helped you "settling down"? I find lots of help for parents but not much for late diagnosed adults and how to cope with depression and isolation for those with ASD?