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Newly diagnosed AUDHD woman aged 60!

Lizloz06

Hi 

ADHD a year ago Autism a few days ago. The only word I can come up with for how I feel is ‘nothinged’  The first words I managed to say after being given the Autism diagnosis were ‘I’ve lost so much’ other than that I don’t remember much of the journey home or anything else the Dr said. 
Im multi diagnosed M.E EDS PoTS for a long time and was diagnosed with BPD/EUPD and GAD. I challenged  the BPD at diagnosis in 2018. 
I’m wondering if there are any late diagnosed people on here like me and particularly women who may have experienced similar? I’d be very grateful to hear. Thank you 

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  • Hello and Welcome, 

    Congratulations upon your autism assessment. 

    I am male, 70+, and diagnosed several months ago.  Your reaction to your diagnosis is not at all unusual; although people vary in the way they respond.  Some are angry, puzzled, relieved, amazed, delighted, shocked, disbelieving, etc. I really liked your "nothinged" because my reaction was "feeling empty".

    I think the response to an assessment is because is a huge psychological change.  I  find it easier to think of it as a revelation “Something revealed, especially a dramatic disclosure of something not previously known or realized.”   

    However, the initial response usually fade as the significance of the assessment is taken on board. The usual advice is just to take things slowly and be kind to yourself. It took  me a few months come to terms with my diagnosis.  I am still learning more every day and am much more contented . 

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  • Hello and Welcome, 

    Congratulations upon your autism assessment. 

    I am male, 70+, and diagnosed several months ago.  Your reaction to your diagnosis is not at all unusual; although people vary in the way they respond.  Some are angry, puzzled, relieved, amazed, delighted, shocked, disbelieving, etc. I really liked your "nothinged" because my reaction was "feeling empty".

    I think the response to an assessment is because is a huge psychological change.  I  find it easier to think of it as a revelation “Something revealed, especially a dramatic disclosure of something not previously known or realized.”   

    However, the initial response usually fade as the significance of the assessment is taken on board. The usual advice is just to take things slowly and be kind to yourself. It took  me a few months come to terms with my diagnosis.  I am still learning more every day and am much more contented . 

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