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Hey everyone

Kellyann82

Hey everyone 

Just wanted to say hi. Im really interested in hearing from anyone who was diagnosed later in life. And what happens next? Im still optimistic that the future could be better. 

Peace and love

Kelly 

  • in reply to Kellyann82

    I tend to ruminate on some of the bad experiences less than I did -I can appreciate say, that friendships have always been difficult as I'm so socially awkward which makes me seem weird, or that when I feel uncomfortable in certain situations, it's because I have sensory sensitivities. Being able to name it is really helpful.

    I took some time out of work due to burn out last year, finding a way back that's right for you is important. I haven't disclosed to them, my current role doesn't have too much I can't manage, but being comfortable with the person you report to makes a big difference I think.

  • in reply to Lotus

    Hey Lotus

    Thank you for replying. Can I ask what you done for work? I was a bricklayer but I couldn't get on socially with colleagues. I would often be disliked or misunderstood. 

    I had been struggling for so long I lost interest in hobbies and interests. All except bricklaying. But ive lost that too now. 

    Im trying to rebuild my life now.

  • in reply to Cinnabar_wing

    Thank you for taking the time to reply. I can relate. For me its an overwhelming sense of relief and understanding. Also the medication works really well for me. So I must be one of the lucky ones. 

    Are you doing better now you have an understanding of what was going wrong?

    I'm keen to go back to work but am apprehensive as I've had a lot of problems in the past.

    Best wishes to you

  • Hi and welcome to the community. I'm a woman in my mid sixties and retired, and I enjoy reading and playing video games.

    I self discovered that I was on the spectrum around 9 years ago. The knowledge does eventually bring some understanding, and sometimes ways to.mitigate overload.

  • Hey, welcome Kellyann82!

    It's good to hear your feeling good about the future. I didn't have too much in the way of grief or anger when I got diagnosed last year, just relief and understanding that I am  different, it's not imagined, and if I find things harder than others, there is a reason for it.

    I'm still working on trying to make some of those things a little easier, but I think finding out about autism helped give me language to talk about it, and above all, other people to share it with that get it. 

    I hope you can get on well here!