How do you get through the day?

I’m waiting for an assessment, I’m in my 60s…I can relate to what you say you struggle with and that it’s getting worse with age. I’m sat on a waiting list for 18 months now. I too can manage when I’m at home on my own. I get through difficult things in the day (when I have to work, be around people etc.) mainly by having a very clear way of managing each thing I have to do, and the order I do things…then knowing that I can come home to peace and quiet…it isn’t ideal because at times I get overwhelmed and feel I’m very weird, but if I don’t do what I do, I would have meltdowns. I’m exhausted from being around people, that’s one of the main ways my autism is present…it us hard to accept ourselves when we silently know how different we are to many other people…but if I don’t look after myself no one else will..I hope this helps and to know that it’s ok to take care of yourself in whatever ways are right for you

I’m waiting for an assessment, I’m in my 60s…I can relate to what you say you struggle with and that it’s getting worse with age. I’m sat on a waiting list for 18 months now. I too can manage when I’m at home on my own. I get through difficult things in the day (when I have to work, be around people etc.) mainly by having a very clear way of managing each thing I have to do, and the order I do things…then knowing that I can come home to peace and quiet…it isn’t ideal because at times I get overwhelmed and feel I’m very weird, but if I don’t do what I do, I would have meltdowns. I’m exhausted from being around people, that’s one of the main ways my autism is present…it us hard to accept ourselves when we silently know how different we are to many other people…but if I don’t look after myself no one else will..I hope this helps and to know that it’s ok to take care of yourself in whatever ways are right for you