Published on 12, July, 2020
I have just joined the community; I am 52 so very late to the party. I am not officially diagnosed but after seeing a counsellor recently for anxiety and chronic lifelong social anxiety I have come to realise that it is a distinct possibility I am on the spectrum.
I have spent my whole life hiding my anxiety and trying to function normally whilst always feeling different somehow but never able to figure out why. I hope that here I might be able to finally feel like I belong and rediscover my true self (I have been 'faking it' so long I am not sure I know who that is). From what I have read on here so far everyone seems very friendly and welcoming.
I work as a veterinary nurse, and have a lifelong love of animals, nature, and history. Another of my passions is Scotland - really everything about it! I also spend a lot of time reading.
Hi, welcome, I’m 54 and just at the start of diagnosis. Don’t mask here, you just end up worn out! Really nice group of people and no nastiness, any question is valid. Enjoy.
Thank you Roy. It's good to know there are like minded souls out there who just 'get it'. I am still undecided about if or when I want to go down the diagnosis route but feel joining this community will definitely help me.