Late diagnosed

Hi everyone,

I was diagnosed as AuDHD last Easter and I am finding life really difficult at the moment. My diagnosis seems to have made my mental health so much worse. I feel hopeless. For years I thought I had anxiety and depression so always thought I would eventually arrive at a fix. Now I’ve found out that this is not the case and that my brain actually works differently. After 50 years of masking I don’t feel like I can ask for help or support as people’s response is ‘well you could do it before your diagnosis’ regardless of what impact that had on me. 
Any advice would be gratefully received. 

Parents
  • I am about three years in, from diagnosis. Please do not be hard on yourself. Take your time, read up, and breathe. Masking all your life is an unbelievable strain, and a hard habit to kick...

    Your feelings are SOOO valid. Please do ask for help. Have you close family, trusted friends? Confide in them if you can. Or mental health professionals? 

    I think I can safely say, the community here has your back. We are here for you. Xxx

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  • I am about three years in, from diagnosis. Please do not be hard on yourself. Take your time, read up, and breathe. Masking all your life is an unbelievable strain, and a hard habit to kick...

    Your feelings are SOOO valid. Please do ask for help. Have you close family, trusted friends? Confide in them if you can. Or mental health professionals? 

    I think I can safely say, the community here has your back. We are here for you. Xxx

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