Am not yet formally diagnosed, but seems reasonably likely and the process is underway. 2 clinical psychologists think there are good grounds.
Have ended up here as I need a place to communicate with (hopefully) like-minded people, based on the assumption that the outcome will be positive.
I have more grey hair than I would like, so I am coming to this late.
It was suggested 27 years ago that I may be autistic which I rejected, but was suggested by my psychologist again recently as I am having issues (seems I have been burying stuff for a long time).
Have lived on my own most of my adult life having been traumatised by a relationship which has caused me some trouble. Some poor quality thinking has trapped me for a long time, I have now found. Seems there are certain weaknesses to my thinking. Have not slept well for decades.
Have managed to earn reasonably well, so from the outside seem fine (have driven a 911 for 21 years but live in a small dilapidated house). Have learnt how to function in a controlled business environment and have travelled widely (although in a somewhat lonely manner and with considerable stress).
I started in computing, spent 20+ years in mobile comms (protocol testing) and now work in a test lab. Understanding technical docs is easy, more everyday stuff not so much.
Have read adult science fiction since 10, did 1st O level at 14, enjoy nature and grow lots of things, my garden is more of a horticultural collection/experiment.
Have some orchids as well, although in one depressive episode I let them all die so had to replace them.
Life has been a bit of struggle, although I have kept it all hidden till a few months ago. It is possible I mask quite well, or at least use compensation and avoidance.
Now the dam has been broken I need to communicate more.