Published on 12, July, 2020
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.
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.
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
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.