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Just diagnosed at 67

Alibythesea

I am a 67 years old woman who was diagnosed a week ago.  I have grandchildren who have previously been diagnosed.  There is so much of my past life that I will be reviewing now in a different way.  I hope the diagnosis will have a positive impact on my self esteem, which has been low in recent times.  

  • Hi and welcome.Hugging

    Hope you settle in here soon and enjoy chatting with us.

  • Congratualtions! I'm in my early 70s and was diagnosed a few weeks ago. It's changed how I view my past. I find it releasing, although I'm just beginning to unmask. I'll be taking that slowly.

  • Hello and welcome! 

    Congratulations on your disgnosis.

    I’m in my 60s and I was diagnosed nearly two years ago. Self esteem was one of the main things that diagnosis helped me with the most, simply because there was a reason why I struggled with things that others expected me to do. Many others here have had a similar experience.

    Good luck for the journey of exploration.

  • Hello and congratulations upon your diagnosis, 

    I am in my 70's and was only diagnosed a 6 months ago.  For me, it has taken this time to come to terms with my diagnosis.  At first I felt a bit empty but have rallied as I have viewed things via my new autistic self. 

    I too have looked at my past in a different light. However, as I cannot do much ot change the past I am looking more to the now and the future. I have found I am much happier and contented now than I have ever been.  I hope you feel the same in due course. 

    There is a lot of information on this site as well as people messaging.  I find I much benefit from belonging to this group.

  • I was diagnosed about 7 years ago at a similar age. A diagnosis should have a positive effect on your self esteem. If you share this with others, though, you may find that some will dismiss it as if it isn't real, so be prepared, but others will be very supportive.

    If you are in a meaningful relationship, at some point you may need to think about whether things need to change between you, particularly if you have been masking your real self. If you do, then it would be best to feel your way through this slowly. Autistic people are well known for hating imposed change, but I don't think that neurotypical people are that keen either!

    Good luck!