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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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  • in reply to Mike0705._

    I've very quickly gone into a period of grief and anxiety after realising I'm autistic at the very least. Not diagnosed and really sort of don't need to be but doing it anyway. Wish I'd known a lot sooner and that's the bit I'm grieving I think. I'm coming through it and have neurodiverse friends to talk to. How are you feeling now?