Hi everyone,
I am a 51yo mum living in South East England - fundraiser by trade, and writer, photographer, doodler, makerofanythingatall, by nature. My interests range from fiction to astronomy, engineering to art... pretty much most things tho mostly bookish or creative, I guess.
I only recently 'accidentially' realised I may have undiagnosed Asperger's, when looking into the possibility with regard to my daughter. So much of the female Aspie profile applies to me that I simply cannot believe it never occurred to me before, but I am so glad that it has.
My main difficulties have been around social groups and friendships - wanting to belong and enjoy company but usually feeling like an alien from another planet. I love the world and all its fascinating bits but can get so caught up in detail I'm unable to finish projects, etc. Sensory overload becomes more challenging as I am getting older, too. All of this has caused depression, anxiety and missed opportunities in my life, and whilst I'm looking to the future it I do feel a bit sad to think how things could have been had I known 'how I worked'.
I'd love to hear from other 'latecomers'. I was really glad to find this forum and to hear all your stories and learnings whilst I start on this road and seek a private assessment. I'm excited at the prospect of finally recognising who I am, celebrating it and starting to work with the world in my own way rather than continue to struggle against it.
All best to you and thanks for listening!
I am a 51yo mum living in South East England - fundraiser by trade, and writer, photographer, doodler, makerofanythingatall, by nature. My interests range from fiction to astronomy, engineering to art... pretty much most things tho mostly bookish or creative, I guess.
I only recently 'accidentially' realised I may have undiagnosed Asperger's, when looking into the possibility with regard to my daughter. So much of the female Aspie profile applies to me that I simply cannot believe it never occurred to me before, but I am so glad that it has.
My main difficulties have been around social groups and friendships - wanting to belong and enjoy company but usually feeling like an alien from another planet. I love the world and all its fascinating bits but can get so caught up in detail I'm unable to finish projects, etc. Sensory overload becomes more challenging as I am getting older, too. All of this has caused depression, anxiety and missed opportunities in my life, and whilst I'm looking to the future it I do feel a bit sad to think how things could have been had I known 'how I worked'.
I'd love to hear from other 'latecomers'. I was really glad to find this forum and to hear all your stories and learnings whilst I start on this road and seek a private assessment. I'm excited at the prospect of finally recognising who I am, celebrating it and starting to work with the world in my own way rather than continue to struggle against it.
All best to you and thanks for listening!
