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62 yo man AuDHD

healthandfitness

Hello everyone my name is Mark. Not formally diagnosed but very much struggling to navigate the world and workplace. I'm a gym manager, personal trainer and nutritionist. Despite having to talk to many people everyday I struggle to form close friendships and often end my days exhausted and overwhelmed.

I'm hoping to find some good support here from people that have a real understanding of my experience.

  • Greetings , im also awaiting diagnosis . i have no one left due to my apparent " honesty and bluntness "  theres also the obsessive side of my nature which people cant stand . im also into fitness and nutrition however i train at home now as i cant cope with the social aspect if the gym . things seemed to get really impossible to deal with in my 50's . I hope you find some peace in knowing some of us have no peace lol ;)  . Most of my days i use music and earphones as a coping tool , im also learning i dont have to look people in the eyes and that stimming is acceptable in front of people. 

  • Hi and welcome Hugging 

    I have to work closely with the general public and it does make me feel drained, I usually come home with a headache most days so I understand where you’re coming from.

    I am trying to make my interactions less stressful by not feeling like I have to maintain eye contact which has helped tremendously.

    It takes time to start to be more in tune with your body and discover what helps you exist in this neurotypical world.

    I think even things like me not having my lunch in the canteen has helped me, I either sit in my car or outside and then go for a walk, it’s an hour where I don’t have to be switched on.

    I hope things start to improve for you Blush

  • Good morning from America, healthandfitness!

    Being interested in health and fitness is such a great special interest to have, and I know I’ve seen a few others on here that have had that quality. (I don’t share that, though, lol, but I wish I did.) We also have regular posters on this forum who are undiagnosed as well, so you’re in good company! It totally makes sense that you are exhausted by the end of the day, I imagine your job requires a lot of socializing.

    I hope that you are doing well!