Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi, this is my first post on any ASD forum so I'm a bit nervous. I was diagnosed with aspergers in November 2015 at the age of 46, it's taken me this long to pluck up the courage to introduce myself and admit my diagnosis. If you met me you would probably not think there was anything strikingly different about me. Good job it's not possible to see in to my head and see how strange I really am. I'm femail and I do manage to hold down a responsible job, ( sometimes I feel by the skin of my teeth). The thing I struggle with the most is not being able to communicate in a non professional manner, what I mean is just chat, I'm fine professionally but come lunch time and I'm lost. I can't disclose at work because I'm pretty sure no one would understand. It would be nice to be able to communicate with others in the same boat. Any advice would be much appreciated.
like you I'm newly diagnosed and I'm 63! This is my first time on any ASD forums but welcome and as I say, better late than never. I also held down jobs but also couldn't do small talk and never understood why either. Thankfully I wasn't working when my diagnosis was made as it's today! It's my Aspie birthday lol! I hope you get the help at work if that's what you want and wish you well on your aspie journey. I'm just so relieved to finally have a diagnosi.