Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello, I am new here!
I am Alexandrine, 33yo, living in Oxford. Occupations are Electrical design engineer in the research for nuclear fusion energy and local politician.
I have been diagnosed last year. My special interests are activism to set the world right, video games, and medical stuff.
Still a bit struggling with acceptance, kinda sad to not be able to fit it as I am very aware of my difficulty and it has a toll on my mental health. Working from home has been a blessing but social events on Zoom are a harsh reminder of reality. But that's life I guess.
Anyway, happy to be in touch with whoever want to !
Hi Alex, or do you prefer Alexandrine? I'm Natalie, welcome My son thinks nuclear fusion is the way forward, he's 16 and was diagnosed a few years ago. How did you manage with schooling and getting a job? If you don't mind me asking? And why diagnosed so late?
Hello! Your son and I agree then :).
There is a link in my profile that explain all of that (I think I can't post it here)
Well I did what I could, lots of masking, not knowing what was wrong with me. After many struggles and breakdown, I was seen by the GP who gave me meds against OCD + panic attacks.
One day I saw a youtube video explaining autism in women and it clicked. It described my life so I self-referred myself for a diagnosis.
That must have been a real eye opener glad you've found that out and hope it's helping you make sense of it all now