Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello, I hope this gets posted. I’m not quite sure of how I worded my post but I’ll screen shot this one when I’ve finished just in case. I’m so very anxious about my assessment which I think will be in the new year now and worried about what if they don’t believe me? I'm in my late sixties so this is indeed a VERY late assessment to be having, so I’m not terrible sure about having it. It was suggested by a guy I saw for cbt last May. I think I’m looking at a greater clarity of my life and also the appropriate medication…..more than anything I “self medicate” to try and alleviate some of my stresses.
My husband has cancer and although he knows I’ve been put forward for an assessment I don’t want to both or discuss things with him. I’m supposed to be an emotional support for him, not the other way round. I’ve no one to discuss my fears with so this is why I’m posting. My grateful thanks.
Hi Gilly.
I received a late diagnosis too.
Here is a thread I made earlier (I am the 'deleted user' as I left and returned):
https://community.autism.org.uk/f/adults-on-the-autistic-spectrum/28195/female-diagnosed-at-60
You refer to 'appropriate medication'. I am not sure what you mean by that.
I am on antidepressants, and have been for years following deaths in the family, and general anxiety, but I don't know of other 'appropriate' medications.
I would say to you that a late diagnosis is much better than no diagnosis, but it's your choice.
All the very best to you.
I will read your thread Debbie. Thank you for posting.
I am on antidepressants but have chronic insomnia which has been treated in the past but I think there is a move away from meds for this.
I used to buy over the counter meds for that when I was working.
However, nowadays I just accept that I wake up every couple of hours, sometimes for long periods of time.
It's not unknown for me to be eating breakfast at 3am.
I have that luxury though due to no longer having to cope at work.
I have never considered it to be tied into being on the spectrum though.