Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi all,
I've recently attended an assessment as I've long suspected I'm an aspie but not had an official diagnosis, until now. It was confimed I have ASD and I'll receive a written confirmation in due course, as will my GP.
I'm 52, male and married with 2 kids who are grown up.
I've had life long trouble with maintaining relationships and sometimes been disciplined at work (not my current job) for making inappropriate comments. I was once fired for taking extended sick leave for anxiety and depression.
My wife is a saint. She has stuck by my these 30 years through thick and thin and has stood by me when lesser women would have run for the hills.
Anyway, that's me.
Paul
Hello Paul,
Welcome. I was diagnosed last year, at age 56. I've had very similar lifelong problems to yours: inability to make friends, sustain relationships, anxiety and depression, etc. I, too, lost a job because of extended sick leave.
I was married once, but it fell apart as I find cohabiting difficult. That was 12 years ago. I recently tried cohabiting in a relationship again, but that didn't last either. I prefer to be alone. I don't have any kids.
See you around!
Tom