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Hello, late diagnosed adult here!

Mike0705._

Hi there, hope everyone is well.

I am a 42 year old male, lived in London for last 16 years in high pressure senior roles.  Last two years were particularly difficult - thought I was schizophrenic, couldn't communicate or share with my partner and was showing traits that I was not aware off.  Rigid routine, same meals, specificity about certain tasks and actions, exhaustion, lack of desire to socialise and many more that I cannot remember!

Started my assessment in London but decided to move back to Edinburgh to be closer to sibling and mother in December 2024.  I was diagnosed as level 1 ASD with traits of ADHD.  At first there was a huge sense or relief that I was not schizophrenic or depressed but the relief has since washed away and have struggled with regulating my emotions and communicating with my long distance parter of 7 months.

Just putting myself out there. I am in Edinburgh and looking to chat with other people with autism or ADHD here - virtual coffee or what not as I feel a bit lost and a bit stuck.

Have a fab Sunday everyone!

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  • Hi Mike, well done on your recent diagnosis. I hope it gives you the validation and understanding for all of your symptoms throughout your life.

    Please check out my two other blog posts on meltdowns, hopefully the advice there should provide some help at least. Try downloading the app HowWeFeel and see if it works for you as a recommendation. Sharing is caring I believe.

    I'm also struggling with managing and coping with my changing emotions, as I was recently diagnosed the same as you.

    Hope we can connect and welcome to the forum.

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  • Hi Mike, well done on your recent diagnosis. I hope it gives you the validation and understanding for all of your symptoms throughout your life.

    Please check out my two other blog posts on meltdowns, hopefully the advice there should provide some help at least. Try downloading the app HowWeFeel and see if it works for you as a recommendation. Sharing is caring I believe.

    I'm also struggling with managing and coping with my changing emotions, as I was recently diagnosed the same as you.

    Hope we can connect and welcome to the forum.

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