Late-diagnosed AuDHD
@latediagautistic.bsky.social
A boringly cis-het he/him, recently and belatedly diagnosed autistic with ADHD. Now trying to work out who I am and what comes next.
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#Introduction time!
I'm new to learning how to live a #neurodivergent life. Only had my light-bulb moment in middle age, and finally got diagnosed #ActuallyAutistic (with #ADHD) this year. I would describe myself as confused, scared, relieved and hopeful. Now just need to work out who I actually am.
I'm new to learning how to live a #neurodivergent life. Only had my light-bulb moment in middle age, and finally got diagnosed #ActuallyAutistic (with #ADHD) this year. I would describe myself as confused, scared, relieved and hopeful. Now just need to work out who I actually am.
Just had a flashback to me (undiagnosed autistic child with texture-based food aversions) getting told off for not eating the Easter buns that all the other kids were scoffing.
"Can't you just enjoy things like everyone else? Stop attention-seeking."
I just didn't like Shredded Wheat. Still don't.
"Can't you just enjoy things like everyone else? Stop attention-seeking."
I just didn't like Shredded Wheat. Still don't.
April 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Just had a flashback to me (undiagnosed autistic child with texture-based food aversions) getting told off for not eating the Easter buns that all the other kids were scoffing.
"Can't you just enjoy things like everyone else? Stop attention-seeking."
I just didn't like Shredded Wheat. Still don't.
"Can't you just enjoy things like everyone else? Stop attention-seeking."
I just didn't like Shredded Wheat. Still don't.
One effect from my #LateDiagnosis of #AuDHD that I hadn't expected: having spent all my life hating myself for not being 'normal' enough, I now find myself also feeling guilty for not being #autistic enough AND for not thriving as a #neurodivergent person.
Complicated business, this life thing.
Complicated business, this life thing.
March 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
One effect from my #LateDiagnosis of #AuDHD that I hadn't expected: having spent all my life hating myself for not being 'normal' enough, I now find myself also feeling guilty for not being #autistic enough AND for not thriving as a #neurodivergent person.
Complicated business, this life thing.
Complicated business, this life thing.
I was diagnosed #AuDHD exactly one year ago - and I'm still a bit bewildered! Still have lots of questions, and I suspect many won't have nice, happy, yay-for-neurodivergence answers. But I am starting to accept that my AuDHDness is real, not theoretical or misdiagnosed. Build from there, I guess?
March 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I was diagnosed #AuDHD exactly one year ago - and I'm still a bit bewildered! Still have lots of questions, and I suspect many won't have nice, happy, yay-for-neurodivergence answers. But I am starting to accept that my AuDHDness is real, not theoretical or misdiagnosed. Build from there, I guess?
I got to stroke two friendly #PubDogs today. I was so happy it didn't even occur to me to take pictures, but both of them were fuzzy-haired fussmonsters. I am a lucky boy sometimes. #NameYourBlessings #Dogs
March 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I got to stroke two friendly #PubDogs today. I was so happy it didn't even occur to me to take pictures, but both of them were fuzzy-haired fussmonsters. I am a lucky boy sometimes. #NameYourBlessings #Dogs
Have you ever looked at a lovely bubbling pan of gravy, and wondered: Would this be even better if we added Yorkshire-pudding batter?
Wonder no more! Thanks to your friendly neighbourhood dyspraxic (ie, me), this experiment was (accidentally) carried out today.
Conclusion: No. No it would not.
Wonder no more! Thanks to your friendly neighbourhood dyspraxic (ie, me), this experiment was (accidentally) carried out today.
Conclusion: No. No it would not.
January 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Have you ever looked at a lovely bubbling pan of gravy, and wondered: Would this be even better if we added Yorkshire-pudding batter?
Wonder no more! Thanks to your friendly neighbourhood dyspraxic (ie, me), this experiment was (accidentally) carried out today.
Conclusion: No. No it would not.
Wonder no more! Thanks to your friendly neighbourhood dyspraxic (ie, me), this experiment was (accidentally) carried out today.
Conclusion: No. No it would not.
December 29, 2024 at 10:11 PM
What's that? There's a glut of Xmas leftovers, so I have to eat more or less the same thing every meal for days on end?
Don't threaten me with an autistic good time!
#ActuallyAutistic
Don't threaten me with an autistic good time!
#ActuallyAutistic
December 26, 2024 at 4:31 PM
What's that? There's a glut of Xmas leftovers, so I have to eat more or less the same thing every meal for days on end?
Don't threaten me with an autistic good time!
#ActuallyAutistic
Don't threaten me with an autistic good time!
#ActuallyAutistic
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Reposted by Late-diagnosed AuDHD
My first #Christmas as an officially diagnosed #Autistic person with #ADHD.
People are being nice. Leaving me to my own devices, not insisting I spend all day with them. I'm popping in to socialise with the group when I feel able, then nipping out before I overdo it.
People are being nice. Leaving me to my own devices, not insisting I spend all day with them. I'm popping in to socialise with the group when I feel able, then nipping out before I overdo it.
December 25, 2024 at 3:25 PM
My first #Christmas as an officially diagnosed #Autistic person with #ADHD.
People are being nice. Leaving me to my own devices, not insisting I spend all day with them. I'm popping in to socialise with the group when I feel able, then nipping out before I overdo it.
People are being nice. Leaving me to my own devices, not insisting I spend all day with them. I'm popping in to socialise with the group when I feel able, then nipping out before I overdo it.
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#BIPOC voices are often missing from autistic spaces, so here is a BIPOC starter pack! 😊
go.bsky.app/TtXfpAt
#racialequality #antiracism
The image of autism as “only white boys” leads to underdiagnosis, discrimination & isolation for many
Our autistic community is much more diverse than that! ❤️
go.bsky.app/TtXfpAt
#racialequality #antiracism
The image of autism as “only white boys” leads to underdiagnosis, discrimination & isolation for many
Our autistic community is much more diverse than that! ❤️
December 14, 2024 at 5:32 PM
#BIPOC voices are often missing from autistic spaces, so here is a BIPOC starter pack! 😊
go.bsky.app/TtXfpAt
#racialequality #antiracism
The image of autism as “only white boys” leads to underdiagnosis, discrimination & isolation for many
Our autistic community is much more diverse than that! ❤️
go.bsky.app/TtXfpAt
#racialequality #antiracism
The image of autism as “only white boys” leads to underdiagnosis, discrimination & isolation for many
Our autistic community is much more diverse than that! ❤️
Spot the difference!
Each year (for the best part of 20 years), a couple of Sundays before #XmasDay, I watch #Elf, sigh at #ZooeyDeschanel, and tidy/organise/categorise a #Christmas tub of chocolates.
How did nobody ever notice I was #autistic until nine months ago? Hehe.
Each year (for the best part of 20 years), a couple of Sundays before #XmasDay, I watch #Elf, sigh at #ZooeyDeschanel, and tidy/organise/categorise a #Christmas tub of chocolates.
How did nobody ever notice I was #autistic until nine months ago? Hehe.
December 15, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Spot the difference!
Each year (for the best part of 20 years), a couple of Sundays before #XmasDay, I watch #Elf, sigh at #ZooeyDeschanel, and tidy/organise/categorise a #Christmas tub of chocolates.
How did nobody ever notice I was #autistic until nine months ago? Hehe.
Each year (for the best part of 20 years), a couple of Sundays before #XmasDay, I watch #Elf, sigh at #ZooeyDeschanel, and tidy/organise/categorise a #Christmas tub of chocolates.
How did nobody ever notice I was #autistic until nine months ago? Hehe.
Been having that awful, general fear that I've done something wrong, someone's angry with me, I'm in trouble, etc. And cos my brain can't be afraid of nothing specific, it applies the fear at random. Which is why I'm scared the Sainsbo delivery driver I'm expecting is going to give me a bollocking.
November 22, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Been having that awful, general fear that I've done something wrong, someone's angry with me, I'm in trouble, etc. And cos my brain can't be afraid of nothing specific, it applies the fear at random. Which is why I'm scared the Sainsbo delivery driver I'm expecting is going to give me a bollocking.
It occurred to me that I didn't actually know how many topic lists I'd made here. 10? Maybe 12? So I counted them.
Dear reader, dear gods, dear ( #autistic ) me.
41.
I have 41 topic lists. I've only been here a few weeks.
Is this healthy?
How many do you have?
Dear reader, dear gods, dear ( #autistic ) me.
41.
I have 41 topic lists. I've only been here a few weeks.
Is this healthy?
How many do you have?
Look, I'm pleased Bluesky is going so well, but do you know how long it's going to take me to categorise 20m accounts across all my #ActuallyAutistic interest lists? Where will I find time to brood on that conversation I had last week when I said one footballer's name when I meant another?
November 20, 2024 at 10:07 AM
It occurred to me that I didn't actually know how many topic lists I'd made here. 10? Maybe 12? So I counted them.
Dear reader, dear gods, dear ( #autistic ) me.
41.
I have 41 topic lists. I've only been here a few weeks.
Is this healthy?
How many do you have?
Dear reader, dear gods, dear ( #autistic ) me.
41.
I have 41 topic lists. I've only been here a few weeks.
Is this healthy?
How many do you have?
Look, I'm pleased Bluesky is going so well, but do you know how long it's going to take me to categorise 20m accounts across all my #ActuallyAutistic interest lists? Where will I find time to brood on that conversation I had last week when I said one footballer's name when I meant another?
November 19, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Look, I'm pleased Bluesky is going so well, but do you know how long it's going to take me to categorise 20m accounts across all my #ActuallyAutistic interest lists? Where will I find time to brood on that conversation I had last week when I said one footballer's name when I meant another?
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November 16, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Every morning I try to remind myself that being #ActuallyAutistic with #ADHD but only having #LowSupportNeeds doesn't mean I have No Support Needs.
November 18, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Every morning I try to remind myself that being #ActuallyAutistic with #ADHD but only having #LowSupportNeeds doesn't mean I have No Support Needs.
Special extra peace, love and solidarity if you are feeling special extra anxiety on top of your usual #neurodivergent experience of the world today. x
November 6, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Special extra peace, love and solidarity if you are feeling special extra anxiety on top of your usual #neurodivergent experience of the world today. x
#Introduction time!
I'm new to learning how to live a #neurodivergent life. Only had my light-bulb moment in middle age, and finally got diagnosed #ActuallyAutistic (with #ADHD) this year. I would describe myself as confused, scared, relieved and hopeful. Now just need to work out who I actually am.
I'm new to learning how to live a #neurodivergent life. Only had my light-bulb moment in middle age, and finally got diagnosed #ActuallyAutistic (with #ADHD) this year. I would describe myself as confused, scared, relieved and hopeful. Now just need to work out who I actually am.
October 7, 2024 at 12:14 PM
#Introduction time!
I'm new to learning how to live a #neurodivergent life. Only had my light-bulb moment in middle age, and finally got diagnosed #ActuallyAutistic (with #ADHD) this year. I would describe myself as confused, scared, relieved and hopeful. Now just need to work out who I actually am.
I'm new to learning how to live a #neurodivergent life. Only had my light-bulb moment in middle age, and finally got diagnosed #ActuallyAutistic (with #ADHD) this year. I would describe myself as confused, scared, relieved and hopeful. Now just need to work out who I actually am.