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Hello, from Yet Another Late Diagnosed Autistic Person

Jeff

Hello everyone,

My name is "Jeff", and I was late diagnosed in March 2024. I believe I've been experiencing 'burnout' for many years.

I'm also trying to get to grips with my identity. Questioning things that I've done or liked doing, and wondering if I really like them.

My long-term depression and anxiety might be confusing things for me, further.

Some stuff that I do, that may give you a better sense of me:

  • I listen to music: XTC.
  • I love Blake's 7 and The Prisoner.
  • I used to play a lot of board games.
  • I dabbled in astronomy.
  • I practice karate.
  • I have a season ticket for Tottenham Hotspur, but I've rarely attended games over the past couple of years.
  • I exercise regularly.

My feeling of mental exhaustion impacts all areas of my life, but doesn't appear to affect my physical energy.

I wonder if 'movement' is something that helps me.

All the best.

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  • Jeff said:
    My feeling of mental exhaustion impacts all areas of my life, but doesn't appear to affect my physical energy.

    Hello Jeff. This resonated with me. My body feels like a "ghost ship" sometimes. The ship sails its known course, but it's like the crew has long gone. However, the ADHD need to move compels me forward. Sometimes, I wonder if it's a warped antidote to burnout.

    I hope you can find a sense of community here, and you're being kind to yourself on the way to peace.

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  • Jeff said:
    My feeling of mental exhaustion impacts all areas of my life, but doesn't appear to affect my physical energy.

    Hello Jeff. This resonated with me. My body feels like a "ghost ship" sometimes. The ship sails its known course, but it's like the crew has long gone. However, the ADHD need to move compels me forward. Sometimes, I wonder if it's a warped antidote to burnout.

    I hope you can find a sense of community here, and you're being kind to yourself on the way to peace.

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