Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi Everyone,
I'm a 47 year old woman who was diagnosed with Aspergers around 9 years ago after years of bullying in the workplace, anxiety and depression. After diagnosis I was basically left high and dry with no understanding or support apart from a very good friend.
I've been anxious and depressed off and on ever since until things came to a head in February when my life fell apart. But at last I've got a fantastic GP and psychiatrist who're getting me the help and support I need. I'm very keen to learn how to cope better with it and would welcome advice and like to make friends with like-minded people.
That is so very true how exhausting it is to keep a mask on all day. In my line of work I have to interact with a lot of different people all day long, and it is soooo tiring. i find just sitting in an office with other chatty people who talk all day long so tiring in itself. I am always the super quiet one as I never can think of much of anything to say.
i completely agree about how that can all build up into heightened anxiety and depression too. Then it becomes overwhelming and feels impossible to manage. at that point, I either end up completely crashing with depression, or I am so hyper with anxiety that I cant sleep, or get so frustrated over something minor then lose my temper at someone. Then I beat myself up with guilt after too.
it is great to meet someone who has similar experiences and shares the same feelings. And is willing to talk about it. I would be very happy help however I can as we both go through this journey.
I saw a quote the other day that I really liked (and you might too): 'I am not falling apart, just transitioning to greatness'. I would like to think so anyway!
Good luck with the confidence building course. I would be interested to hear more about that. I am sure it would benefit me to do something like that too.