Officially Audhd

Yes I think that is Something I will have to do.

Been there. The grief is real, and necessary, so let yourself feel it. It takes time and we all grieve at different rates and in different ways. Trust your body and mind to do the healing work, and consider reaching out for some therapeutic support if you feel it may help you.

I’ve found it all very hard to come to terms with I’m grieving for my life that has been the struggles, lost relationships, friendships, work etc but I am aware it’s still very raw and new so I understand it’s now going to take some time. 

Thanks for sharing your story. It resonates. AuDHDers can get missed diagnostically owing to being adept at masking. It is bittersweet when things fall apart but it leads to life-changing explanation.  

Thank you it’s all happened very quickly 5-6 months I’m 43 and have suffered with severe treatment resistant anxiety and depression for my entire adult life at the end of May I completely imploded and had a massive breakdown, I ended up paying to see a psychiatrist who immediately picked up on autistic and adhd traits and basically told me he felt things may have been missed I didn’t even know what autism and adhd where really. 
anyway after being referred back to the place I had my psychiatric assessment I began the assessments I was stunned/devastated when I was diagnosed autistic, today’s diagnosis I was fully expecting. 
unfortunately things had been missed over the years going right back to early childhood and I became a master in the art of masking until everything fell apart at the end of May. 

Hi J0nny and welcome to the diagnosed AuDHD club. I appreciate just how much it is to absorb and assimilate. Please go gently and give yourself time, grace and tenderness. 

Congrats on your diagnosis.

Hi there I have recently been diagnosed with ASD and its still processing it, but I am moving forward with it. Be kind to yourself and it will get easier.