Hey guys, I am newly diagnosed autistic and adhd at the age of 36. As you can imagine it’s a lot but relieved. I guess I just want to get to know things about myself and how to live protecting my autistic self as I am a very sensitive human.
I can’t talk to anyone about my diagnosis as I am surrounded by neurotypical people who don’t understand.
can anyone please share how they support themselves when it comes to rest and not overloading. Stimming and how it helps them and also knowing when to and when not to mask etc.
I am currently a little burnout which was what brought me to seek my diagnosis in the first place after many episodes of burnout. I am very sensitive to noise and stimulus and I get too overwhelmed when there is any demand on me and I am very uncomfortable with change. I also prefer to be on my own most of the time as my number one interest is silence lol. But yeah honestly I am a sponge to other people’s emotions and I have issues with not knowing the difference between an other persons mood and problems than my own as I feel others emotions and overwhelm too if that makes sense.
I look forward to chatting and thank you 
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