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Very late diagnosis

Nananina
over 3 years ago

Hi,  I was diagnosed in 2019 at age 67.   

I struggle on a daily basis with certain autistic traits and with physical and mental health issues. 

Lockdown has made everything worse. 

I had to withdraw from Facebook as I was overwhelmed but really miss interaction.  

I hope to find some empathy here.

Looking forward to being part of the community here.  Blush

Parents
  • over 3 years ago

    Hi Nananina. I too was diagnosed in 2019, aged 66. So I've found somebody

    older than me! I know a woman in her 70s but she was diagnosed in her 40s.

    Its strange getting to know the 'real you', don't you think? But it explains such a 

    lot to me.

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  • over 3 years ago

    Hi Nananina. I too was diagnosed in 2019, aged 66. So I've found somebody

    older than me! I know a woman in her 70s but she was diagnosed in her 40s.

    Its strange getting to know the 'real you', don't you think? But it explains such a 

    lot to me.

Children
  • over 3 years ago in reply to Jazzyjuls

    I've heard of people in their 80s being diagnosed but never personally come across anyone so near my own age.  Nice to "meet" you Jazzyjuls Blush

    I hadn't realised I was masking and find it almost impossible to unmask......I definitely seem to have always had a separate persona for interacting with people with whom I wasn't close.  Even with close family,  I realise I hid a lot.   

    I'm constantly having "aha" moments when I realise why I act the way I do.  I live with my husband and son and they are learning with me.