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Diagnosis at 37 years old

GD
over 3 years ago

Hi there.

My name is Garry.

I am 37 years old.

I have just been diagnosed with autism, I am not sure what level, I am still in the process of taking it all in.

I can understand why I have struggled with work and social situations all my life. I feel doors are opening up for me in regards to help and support, with things like looking for the right job, help with organising my finances etc.

I guess I am keen to know that this diagnosis means for me. I have just heard at the age of 5 I was tested, my mum always felt like the doctors and medical professionals were trying to hide something from her.

This has been a journey over the last few years I have been on. I have self diagnosed for at least a few years, and now I officially know does it change anything? 

I am also keen to make new friends, I put up barriers because I have been hurt so much in the past, but I am keen to build new relationships, hoping to have learn from the past, my faith helps, it is the biggest part of me. It gives me hope and comfort.

Stay safe everyone!

Parents
  • over 3 years ago

    Hi Garry welcome to this forum of autistic adults  and non-autistic carers/parents/partners

    What did they say in your report like do you have any co morbid conditions with your autism ? eg OCD anxiety depression 

  • over 3 years ago in reply to aidie

    Going to be assessed for ADHD in the future. Have been diagnosed with anxiety and depression over 20 years but I think that is rubbish/or its just a symptom of the main problem. 

  • over 3 years ago in reply to GD
    GD said:
    its just a symptom of the main problem. 

    I'm of the same opinion - our problem is we openly discuss negative subjects - NTs hide this information so we are different - so GPs project the negative as depression - and send you away with pills.- problem solved.

  • over 3 years ago in reply to GD

    I think there are people who are genuinely depressed and stuck - overwhelmed by their situation -  but I'm also seeing those of us who are just too open and honest when we're in a difficult position - we're asking for 'actual' help with our problems rather than just pills so we can't think straight so we ignore the problems.

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  • over 3 years ago in reply to GD

    I think there are people who are genuinely depressed and stuck - overwhelmed by their situation -  but I'm also seeing those of us who are just too open and honest when we're in a difficult position - we're asking for 'actual' help with our problems rather than just pills so we can't think straight so we ignore the problems.

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