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Autism and ADHD late diagnosis

Maggiesfarm79

Hello..  I have been diagnosed with ADHD in February, then Autism this week.  When it was just one diagnosis I felt quite relieved that I finally knew what was wrong but then they told me they suspected that I was also autistic.  This has changed things and now I feel so lost!!! has anyone else sort of hit the wall once discovering they have co-occuring ADHD and ASD?  the overwhelm and complete inabillity to regulate myself.. I dont know if I need to just take a step back or plow into the research face first??  

  • in reply to profdanger

    Good morning to you! thanks so much, I think I just need to be a little kinder to myself just take a deep breath and accept that all these feelings are valid and ok.  Grelief.. I like that!! its exactly how I feel.  I will take a look at research but try and take my time. which is easier said than done!!  Thank you very much. 

  • Good morning from America, Maggiesfarm79! Congrats on your diagnosis!

    I say plow into the research! It is not a bad idea to learn more about yourself.

    I’m sorry to hear that you feel so overwhelmed. Do know that it isn’t unusual to feel mixed emotions regarding a late diagnosis. I’ve heard one person call it “Grelief,” or a mix of grief and relief. On one hand you now have access to knowledge about why you feel so overwhelmed, but on the other hand that’s information you’ve missed out on for so long. Don’t be afraid to feel sad, mad, and glad at once.

    But yeah, I recommend doing as much research as you can to learn more about Autism!