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New but late diagnosis at 44 - Life turned upside down

Flower1234

Hello

I have recently been diagnosed with ASD at the age of 44, I am hoping to find people with similar experiences and hopefully get some advice with how to cope with this diagnosis.  I have no friends to talk to, social situations have always been a massive fear for me, no family that understand and my partner left me and moved out yesterday. 

I am struggling to see the point in carrying on, but I have to for my 2 children and dog.

I wish life didn't have to be so hard, I'd just like to feel more positive but am struggling to see a way through all of this.

Any advice to make this a little less miserable of an existence please?

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  • If you’re looking for someone in a similar boat, there is Abrupt Ending of 15-Year Marriage. The OP is ADHD, I think, but is struggling with the sudden dismissal from her ASD husband. Not quite the same scenario, but maybe the folk that have posted in that thread can offer some empathy and advice for your situation?

    I’ve dealt with suicidal ideation, especially during times of great upheaval, but each time I get through the tough times of change I’m glad I didn’t pull through with the ideation.

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  • If you’re looking for someone in a similar boat, there is Abrupt Ending of 15-Year Marriage. The OP is ADHD, I think, but is struggling with the sudden dismissal from her ASD husband. Not quite the same scenario, but maybe the folk that have posted in that thread can offer some empathy and advice for your situation?

    I’ve dealt with suicidal ideation, especially during times of great upheaval, but each time I get through the tough times of change I’m glad I didn’t pull through with the ideation.

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