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MrsP

Hi,

I’ve been recently diagnosed with having both ADHD and autism. I’m 48 and had no idea. I just thought I was weird and over sensitive. 
 
I’m not really sure yet what to do with the information. I feel sad, relieved, embarrassed, bemused and like a fraud, cycling and constantly shifting in a random order. 

So, what is next? Who needs to know? Does anyone need to? 

Thanks,

S

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  • Hi, 

    Recently diagnosed with both at 54. I'm still processing it and I can relate to all the feelings you describe, sometimes all at the same time. 

    I've told my parents, my boss and some friends so far, mostly because they knew I was struggling day to day before the assessments. 

    My parents were confused, but mostly due to not fully understanding things. No-one else seemed particularly surprised.

    As others have said I don't think there are hard and fast rules.

    You don't have to tell anyone. Take your time to get to get used to things, and then see what you feel is right

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  • Hi, 

    Recently diagnosed with both at 54. I'm still processing it and I can relate to all the feelings you describe, sometimes all at the same time. 

    I've told my parents, my boss and some friends so far, mostly because they knew I was struggling day to day before the assessments. 

    My parents were confused, but mostly due to not fully understanding things. No-one else seemed particularly surprised.

    As others have said I don't think there are hard and fast rules.

    You don't have to tell anyone. Take your time to get to get used to things, and then see what you feel is right

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