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Recently Diagnosed Autism & ADHD looking for adult support networks

Modern Nature

Hello, 

I’m 57 and after 2yrs of trying to go through NHs for assessment and a Lot of bureaucracy, I went through right to choose and got both assessments in 6 months receiving both diagnoses. During the the long duration all I really could find was clinical information or self help books. At the heart of both was great beginning information in a general sense, but not much that touched on support, exploration, or community.

I have been able to find anything other than coaching or the offer of CBT.

I am longing to meet other late diagnosed adults and share in community and conversation. I want to feel safe without having to explain how I regulate, process information, or why I feel lonely.

I’ve some beautiful friends, but as I begin to understand a lifetime of masking externally and internally, they don’t understand the grief over my life lived or empathise emotionally. I get a lot of self help tips but little compassion.

I am hoping within this community I can find resources, organisations, or online/real life support groups.

Thanks

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  • Hi  and welcome!!

    Congratulations on your diagnosis.

    I am newly diagnosed too (June last year). This place has been by far the most informative spot for me so far. It's great to connect with people just like you and me.

    I have also joined a local autistic group where we meet a couple of times a month for social activities which is a bit nerve wracking but well worth it.

    Wishing you well.

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  • in reply to Lonehare12

    Hi Modern Nature, I’m newly diagnosed too, February this year. Recently I’m struggling a bit: initially, there was relief, it was connected to my eldest grandson who also got his diagnosis, so there was some kinship between us. But over the months things have got a bit much & I think I’m a bit burnt out, sleeping too much in the day & not being able to switch off at night, I’m seriously considering some therapy/counselling; I know it’s great we can all get diagnosed now, but there’s some damage that needs to be put firmly in a box 6 feet under. I really wish there was a group local to me? It’s good to know that fellow autistic people are on here, but it would be great to be with some people in person, nerve wracking though that might be! Just feeling a bit lonesome. 

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  • in reply to Lonehare12

    Hi Modern Nature, I’m newly diagnosed too, February this year. Recently I’m struggling a bit: initially, there was relief, it was connected to my eldest grandson who also got his diagnosis, so there was some kinship between us. But over the months things have got a bit much & I think I’m a bit burnt out, sleeping too much in the day & not being able to switch off at night, I’m seriously considering some therapy/counselling; I know it’s great we can all get diagnosed now, but there’s some damage that needs to be put firmly in a box 6 feet under. I really wish there was a group local to me? It’s good to know that fellow autistic people are on here, but it would be great to be with some people in person, nerve wracking though that might be! Just feeling a bit lonesome. 

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