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Gayle Parrish's avatar

Thank you for this. I recently received my diagnosis of autism. ADD and anxiety (yes, not surprising) at 72. I’m still processing what that has meant for my life. It’s so helpful to hear how others cope and thrive within neurodivergence.

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Steph Shilling's avatar

Thank you for sharing this and putting it into words so eloquently 👌🏻 It’s so good to know I’m not the only one whose brain works this way.

My spread-sheet loving husband despairs at times with my apparent rebellion against most forms of scheduling and order!

I think it’s the fluctuations in energy level and focus I find the most challenging but at 47 I think I need to take a leaf out of your book and be more accepting of myself. To allow some slowing without any accompanying frustration of guilt.

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Verity Gaida's avatar

This has been so reassuring to read Nina, thank you! I'm also waiting on my ADHD assessment (21 months & counting...) but having a psychologist say it's 'more than likely' I have it, I'm also just accepting I'm ADHD & quite possibly have some autism traits too. I laughed a little reading this because I know *so well* the struggle that comes with demand avoidance especially, plus the need for structure & routine whilst also, obviously, disliking it intently. My business has been slow to get off the ground (kids...) & social media is my enemy/BFF but I've finally realised that, like you, I just have to follow whatever I feel like doing each day, there's no point me saying I'll finish xyz today before I move onto the next thing. So long as I'm generally moving in the direction I want, all good. Verity x

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Nina Gee At Home's avatar

Thanks Verity, I hope you get your diagnosis soon. It’s a long game for sure. I think we compare ourselves to neurotypicals who seem to have much more coherent days right? Xx

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sylvia taylor's avatar

Beautifuly expressed, articulative & full of interesting information. Very well done Nina. 👏👏👏

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