Published on 12, July, 2020
I've recently been diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum, described as someone with high functioning autism.
I'm old enough that to me, autism is something very different to the more modern understanding and I'm having a hard time letting go of self hating terms like I'm broken, that I'm a freak, that I'm never going to get better.
I've had mental health issues most of my life and have been on some form of medication for about 60% of my life. Had a traumatic childhood event as well to contend with.
I joined up because I'm hoping to get a clearer understanding of what this means, how to reconcile the difficulties I have at work, particularly with emotional control when I'm questioned or challenged inappropriately.
I am currently seeing a therapist who specialises in treating neurodivergant people as well
Welcome to the party. There is nothing wrong with you. I am also older and lived with the stigma. If you can like to read there a plenty of new books you can read to get a grip on it all and feel more yourself and happy for it. To start I would read "NeuroTribes". If you are more youtuber there are lots of videos there too. It's a great opportunity to self discovery! You can be your own special interest for a awhile!