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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 

Parents

  • Hi

    I'm 56 and waiting for my first screening. My mum has just realised that she's autistic. My daughter knows she's autistic and adhd. I'm expecting autism but not sure about adhd. Previous long list of mental health issues and unhealthy coping mechanisms but actually everything can be explained by neurodiversity. So I'm looking forward to finding my tribe.

  • in reply to Vanessa0368

    Same age as me. I am also about to find out in the next month or so.

    My sister has some issues as do her children. My parents are slightly odd and my grandfather was also somewhat cold. They may all have other issues, I don't think anyone is diagnosed.

    I thought I was the normal one, but the psychologists suspect otherwise, and something is up. So I will find out.

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  • in reply to Vanessa0368

    Same age as me. I am also about to find out in the next month or so.

    My sister has some issues as do her children. My parents are slightly odd and my grandfather was also somewhat cold. They may all have other issues, I don't think anyone is diagnosed.

    I thought I was the normal one, but the psychologists suspect otherwise, and something is up. So I will find out.

Children
  • in reply to Stuart333

    I'm happy knowing I'm ND but wish I hadn't had to waste so much energy trying to fit in with 'normal' (that's a joke in itself) people knowing now that I was never going to. My daughter doesn't have this because she knows she's not typical and neither is anyone she's got around her. It's a much easier ride because they are all aware of what's going on. I struggled in life but the knowledge for me is finally empowering.
    Let me know how you get on..