Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello.
Urm I was 31 years old when I was diagnosed as being autistic. I also previously been diagnosed with bpd. And incorrectly diagnosed and medicated with bipolar.
I am actually very happy in my life. I am now 32 and just got married to my person who is 37 and only just got diagnosed himself as being autistic. I have a job I am supported and excelling in. I am renting a nice house with my husband. I have a few close friends and I do have a family of sorts.
But in my sense of self I just dont feel right. Not that I know how to feel right is. I'm just so tired. My whole body aches and my mind is screaming.
I dont understand. I just cant stop feeling this way. I just want to cry and scream. I think I'm angry and frustrated and I dont know how to quieten my head and embrace myself and reconnect and feel calm .
Thanks for listening
Hello,
This really struck a cord with me. I am 34 and found out I may be autistic a year ago. Still waitng for my official diagnosis.
I have a lovely supportive wife and a lovely little boy and a nice house. I am happyI just dont know how to switch off my brain and how to stop those awful moments when i melt down on people or sit quitley overwhelmed with anxieties.Im just looking to talk to other people liek me
Hello NAS75242,
Thank you for sharing this with the community. I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way.
If you were interested in counselling (NHS & private), you may like to have a look on the Autism Services Directory: https://www.autism.org.uk/directory under ‘Health & Counsellors’.
If there are no counsellors in your area on the directory, you may like to try the links suggested at end of this webpage:
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/strategies-and-interventions/strategies-and-interventions/counselling#H2_6
All the best,
ChloeMod