Published on 12, July, 2020
I normally lurk on forums, so posting this is making me ridiculously anxious. Sure you know how it goes. I'm 'proper old' and was diagnosed a month before lockdown, Feb 2020 with ASC. Interesting reading and others experiences on here. I hope I'm in the right place. A weird day (or normal, depending on how you look at it I guess). My mental health history is complicated. Later
Locopoloco said:I normally lurk on forums, so posting this is making me ridiculously anxious.
Hi L,
It seems you've quite rightfully given the finger to your anxiety by posting on here anyway. :-)
I think age is a concept of mind and something I don't really see in people as everyones experience of life is a point of learning for me. My daughter is 10 and sometimes I think she comes across as "proper old." :-).
Some days I feel spent like 1000 years old. Other days I feel sprightly like a young gazelle. Age only matters to me when considering who I might enter into a partnership with. I was at the karaoke last night and an intelligent and fun 26 year old was wanting to date me. I explained to him that I am much older than him and wouldn't feel comfortable dating someone so much younger. He was persistent which was amusing and flattering but I was also firm with my "no thank you." I did chat to him much of the night though because he was an interesting person. My point being that age for me is a multi faceted concept and very personal to each individual. I personally would feel insecure about dating a younger man incase he left for a younger model..... I equally feel scared about dating someone significantly older than me incase they die before me.
I'm proud that your post and other replies have meant more fingers up to anxiety. YAY!!!!
Hi my name is Iain known Djhalfpipe and I am a volunteer and doing fund raising.I am a Dj who do hip hop R and B Dance party and pop music.I like going out in the community meeting people and going for coffees and lunch.I am autistic and also a bit nervous about meeting new people
Hello, welcome to NAS.
Thank you.
I've never been made to feel so welcome on a forum. Cheers
Haha you're very kind. Thank you
I appreciate the welcome.
Yes you're right. I assumed, incorrectly, that being diagnosed at 53 was unusual. I've already realised that's not the case. Thx
That's positive :) That's where it has made a difference for me.. Much more compassion for myself.
Hmmm, abit of a weird one...helping me alot to know.....helping me be more forgiving to myself
I bet it was. I hope you have made peace with it.
Hi welcome here.
Only from seeing people on the tv....I actually work with autistic individuals who struggle, probably co-morbid guys....but....I get on with them well. Did i think i was autistic, nope. Was abit of a shock....
Welcome to the forum. No need to feel anxious, this is a great place to be.
You are correct. I am 80+ now and still feel like I did at 21.
Hey :) The diagnosis wasn't but the realisation I was autistic about 2 years before that was a bit of a curve ball! Did you have any experience of Autism before you were diagnosed?
I'm from the North.. I love the Stone Roses..
Welcome Locopoloco. With that kind of cool name you need not feel anxious. Right away you have the coolness factor! Best to you.
Was that a shock to you? Was for me.....its funny, everytime i see your name...i hear the intro to sally cinnamon....i live very near to spike island
Hello,
Diagnosed Oct '19 at 46.. There's loads of us! But I'm glad we can all connect on here.
You're in the right place :)
Oh ok that's encouraging. Thanks