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I am a 30 year old female. Diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago and autism this year. I have a partner and a toddler. From the North East.

Since getting my diagnosis ive felt like things have gotten harder, not easier... I struggle to mask. I struggle with my anxiety more and rejection sensetivity. Work is hell. I feel detached from my partner, like every autistic/ADHD trait now annoys them and i feel alone...

I struggle to keep up friendships but i crave friends. Its difficult... 

I just feel like all motivation has left me, i feel lost and just wabt to find myself again.

Im hoping talking to like minded people helps on that journey.

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  • Hi  

    Just wanting to say hello, and yes it's a difficult time post diagnosis. Suddenly being aware of all the traits seems to make it worse, I've been trying to calm myself down again by reminding myself that I could do it before, and I can do it if I manage to calm down again and contain the anxiety. 

    I was getting very anxious at school pick ups, but I think I'm getting a handle on it again and feeling calmer. 

    I hope you feeling can settle and you can find a happier way forward for yourself, what ever that looks like for you! 

    Best of luck.

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  • Hi  

    Just wanting to say hello, and yes it's a difficult time post diagnosis. Suddenly being aware of all the traits seems to make it worse, I've been trying to calm myself down again by reminding myself that I could do it before, and I can do it if I manage to calm down again and contain the anxiety. 

    I was getting very anxious at school pick ups, but I think I'm getting a handle on it again and feeling calmer. 

    I hope you feeling can settle and you can find a happier way forward for yourself, what ever that looks like for you! 

    Best of luck.

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