Hi Peeps

[Eurisko]

Hi Peeps

I am new here. I am a late diagnosed (54 years old) person. I was only diagnosed on March 1st this year, and the diagnosis is still 'sinking in'.

I am very grateful that I was able to get my assessment and diagnosis through the NHS, but I wish there had been more awareness of neuro-diversity when I was young, and that I could have benefited from the support offered to young people on the spectrum nowadays.

I'm pleased to be here.😊

[NotJim]

Hi Eurisko,

Nice to meet you and welcome

I was diagnosed at 22, and remember how odd it felt, my whole perspective on things was reshuffled as I came to understand my behaviours, thoughts and feelings through a new lens. It meant a lot of new retrospect looking back at former years too. Thinking things like “was that normal or was that more autistic than I thought?” It’s a strange and interesting time, but I hope it can be a positive one for you.

[Eurisko in reply to NotJim]

Thank you, NotJim,

Yes, it does feel like I am in the midst of a re-adjustment about my feelings qbout myself.

Though I have, in my own mind, known I had autism for many years now, 'knowing' and having that official confirmation are a bit different. I am now trying to be a little more forgiving of my own past and present quirks and struggles, and trying to make peace with what happened in the past, and re-shuffle into the 'new me'. 🙂😏

It helps to know that there are others out there who are like me.

[NotJim in reply to Eurisko]

Absolutely! It's very validating to find others on the spectrum with similar experiences.

You're far from on your own