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What now after late diagnosis of ADHD, ASD and isolation…?

Sophes

I’d suspected my diagnosis for many years before i had it confirmed with assessments. (ADHD predominantly inattentive and ASD) I’ve been relating with some of the stuff i’ve read and seen on social media and understanding myself more over the last couple of months since diagnosis but am seriously struggling with loneliness (my marriage ended and i moved areas all within the last year too.) Very overwhelming.

i think looking back that the mask really began to slip when i had a hysterectomy aged 40, hormones etc? Combine that with a load of other stuff i won’t get in to … 

i do enjoy my own company and am resistant to when people suggest i socialise more, (even though i think this would be good for me!!) but i really would like a supportive, non judgmental and understanding network of some sort.

Does anyone else struggle with these things too? i really do want to move forward somehow and embrace this very new perspective of myself and learn and relate to others.

Any suggestions welcome (hopefully)!

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  • Hi  and a warm welcome to our community. I hope you enjoy being here. I found out last year that I am autistic and ADHD. I found the post-diagnosis period challenging as I processed everything and reframed my life to date. It gets easier after that, at least it has for me. I like my own company too but sometimes feel lonely as I don't often get to hang out with other neurodivergent people in real life. Being on here helps to fill that gap somewhat. Good luck with your journey and I am happy to help you if I can. Go gently and know you are among people here who get it.

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  • Hi  and a warm welcome to our community. I hope you enjoy being here. I found out last year that I am autistic and ADHD. I found the post-diagnosis period challenging as I processed everything and reframed my life to date. It gets easier after that, at least it has for me. I like my own company too but sometimes feel lonely as I don't often get to hang out with other neurodivergent people in real life. Being on here helps to fill that gap somewhat. Good luck with your journey and I am happy to help you if I can. Go gently and know you are among people here who get it.

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