Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi there good people. I am hoping to talk to fellow ND folks in a world of NT folks.
I am female, recently diagnosed at the age of 46. To be honest, it just confirmed my suspicions for the last 6 years or so. It was through the NHS. I already have a psychiatrist as I also have schizophrenia and she also does the Autism assessments in our county. She fast tracked me so I only waited a year.
I find that after a couple of hours of talking to and being with NT people I want to poke my own eyes out and start screaming. Does anyone else feel like this? For what it's worth, my partner of 13 years also thinks he is Autistic but is very happy with it and doesn't think there would be anything to gain by persuing a diagnosis.
I really want to connect with fellow Autistic people and make some friends.
Morning,
I got diagnosed last year at the age of 42. It seems there are many people of our generation getting a late diagnosis. You are in good company!
I have built a small group of NT friends that understand my oddities and are accepting of me. Im quite lucky like that. Sometimes i feel the need to be the centre of attention and other times i just want to observe.
My psychiatrist is currently toying with the idea i may be bipolar. I dont know.
Anyway welcome to the family.
Dogtooth
I have a good friend who is NT, although that's debatable because she has bipolar. It sounds like your psychiatrist is on the ball and looking into things for you.
I wonder what's with so many people of our generation being diagnosed. I guess when we were children we were just considered a bit odd or quiet maybe?