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Almost diagnosed

ImSensing

ImSensing

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Greetings from the world I already belonged to. For me, that means sensory issues with sights and sounds. Difficulty starting and maintaining friendships.
I am in my 30s and finally found a therapist that has identified what’s been going all my life. I’ll be officially diagnosed in June.
I tried masquerading as a NT for so long.... until the years of ANXIETY and depression wore on me for too long, that everything else began to break down, too.
I realize no one was really listening to me before. Maybe this is finally a place where people will understand.
 
Belive me know the feeling of finally get the who am i and why am i puzzle peaces together so congrats indeed . & Warm welkome to the forum
 
Welcome! Like yourself I also was diagnosed in my 30's after a life of complete confusion and difficulties in maintaining or even initiating relationships with other people... But it never went right and as a consequence severe anxiety and depression plagued all my life... This forum has provided a huge support network and a way to understand what is going on. The people here are lovely, I hope you find what you are looking for :)
 
Well done Fino im in my 40s and waiting for 'official' diagnosis but teams are indicating for me its high likelihood ASD/ADHD. Now looking into what this means it pretty much explains everything that has happened my life eventually broke down too as I tried to behave like a NT. Welcome !!!
 
Already said it, but I'll say it again :D

Welcome to the Forums! I hope you make new friends and enjoy your stay in the process! :)

This is a fantastic place, lots of very friendly people, many with great advice. I'm sure you'll fit right in :)
 
Hi ImSensing

welcome to af.webp
 
Hello, Im Sensing, and welcome. I'm glad your therapist is familiar to realize it. When I first figured it out with myself, I had my GP set up an appointment for me and they sent me to a psychiatrist. When I said I'm 59 and still don't know how to make friends - his response was that sometimes people just don't click. Ugh!! I knew then that he'd be no help and I actually got teary eyed because I knew he wasn't going to understand. He put me on an antidepressant and set up visits with the therapist. Therapists are much better listeners. I brought a book about autism and had marked the pages that I felt described me - almost every page had a marker sticking out. She set me up with a specialist that diagnosed me.
You will definitely find understanding here - it's a great place to be part of. :)
 
Pats said:
Hello, Im Sensing, and welcome. I'm glad your therapist is familiar to realize it. When I first figured it out with myself, I had my GP set up an appointment for me and they sent me to a psychiatrist. When I said I'm 59 and still don't know how to make friends - his response was that sometimes people just don't click. Ugh!! I knew then that he'd be no help and I actually got teary eyed because I knew he wasn't going to understand. He put me on an antidepressant and set up visits with the therapist. Therapists are much better listeners. I brought a book about autism and had marked the pages that I felt described me - almost every page had a marker sticking out. She set me up with a specialist that diagnosed me.
You will definitely find understanding here - it's a great place to be part of. :)
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Thank you for sharing. I’m sorry that you’re diagnosis has been given later in life too, but also glad someone finally validated you! You are obviously persistent, that’s great. Thank you for the welcome here. I look forward to learning.
 
ImSensing said:
Greetings from the world I already belonged to. For me, that means sensory issues with sights and sounds. Difficulty starting and maintaining friendships.
I am in my 30s and finally found a therapist that has identified what’s been going all my life. I’ll be officially diagnosed in June.
I tried masquerading as a NT for so long.... until the years of ANXIETY and depression wore on me for too long, that everything else began to break down, too.
I realize no one was really listening to me before. Maybe this is finally a place where people will understand.
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Yes, welcome.
 
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