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Female & late diagnosed AuDHD

Lady_J84

Hi everyone Wave tone1 

I was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD last month at the age of 40! Previously I have been diagnosed with OCD, anxiety and depression (of course!!!) when I was 19. 

I am still processing the dual diagnosis and trying to be more ‘me’ after a lifetime of masking but I’m finding I feel more autistic and ADHD than I ever have before. I’ve read this is fairly common and a normal response to a diagnosis so am not concerned but I would really like to meet people who are in a similar position to myself, who’s minds work in a similar way to mine.

Looking forward to getting to know some of you! Blush 

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  • I guess that feeling you describe of 'feeling more Autistic and ADHD than I ever have before' is that validation kicking in. 

    Some people need that diagnosis, that final confirmation as the final piece of the jigsaw.   Others here are self-diagnosed, whereas some are awaiting a diagnosis.

    I was diagnosed with Aspergers, which isn't current terminology, as you are probably aware, and I know full well I have ADHD to go with it.  I've taken self-administered tests, and to be honest - that's enough for me.  I don't feel I need validation on that one.   I do however have diagnoses for anxiety, depression and complex PTSD - so I feel I've enough to contend with.

    The NAS has produced a page entitled 'After Diagnosis' which you may find useful.   

    https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/after-diagnosis

    In truth though, I find hearing about the experiences of others - and reading parts of their life stories can be exceptionally beneficial too.  There are plenty of people here who have stories to tell that you may find similar to yours.   You can search for some using keywords from the homepage too.  

    Welcome to the forum.

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  • I guess that feeling you describe of 'feeling more Autistic and ADHD than I ever have before' is that validation kicking in. 

    Some people need that diagnosis, that final confirmation as the final piece of the jigsaw.   Others here are self-diagnosed, whereas some are awaiting a diagnosis.

    I was diagnosed with Aspergers, which isn't current terminology, as you are probably aware, and I know full well I have ADHD to go with it.  I've taken self-administered tests, and to be honest - that's enough for me.  I don't feel I need validation on that one.   I do however have diagnoses for anxiety, depression and complex PTSD - so I feel I've enough to contend with.

    The NAS has produced a page entitled 'After Diagnosis' which you may find useful.   

    https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/after-diagnosis

    In truth though, I find hearing about the experiences of others - and reading parts of their life stories can be exceptionally beneficial too.  There are plenty of people here who have stories to tell that you may find similar to yours.   You can search for some using keywords from the homepage too.  

    Welcome to the forum.

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