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.
Welcome to the forum, we’re all friends here.
I was diagnosed two weeks ago at the age of 48 and since then my evenings have been taken up with information, information and more information. The word ‘resonance’ has been ringing in my mind and, having read the comments here, more very relatable examples of what we have all experienced in our lives.
I concur with the idea that autism is simply a condition that only seemed to be applied to those who would be described as low-functioning (Rain Man, etc.), and still is largely among NTs.
As for your partner feeling there’s little to gain from a diagnosis, well it’s his decision and many people are happy to continue in life without the ‘diagnosed’, ‘disorder’ or ‘divergent’ label. I know I would be. But if he is settled in life with you for this length of time, can work around social issues and feels good within himself, I can fully understand that.