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02-09-2024 10:35 PM
02-09-2024 10:35 PM
Finding myself…my authentic self at 50 after recently being diagnosed (just under a year ago) ASD and ADHD
Very fortunate to have a supportive long term partner whom I consider my best friend. Have cycled through 5+ jobs in 2 years often leading due to burnout/overwhelm. This has created financial impacts within our household. My sense of self is low and within any new role I gain I question my abilities and judge my efforts harshly. When engaging in more traditional eastern teachings about how our bodies function and heal I feel more myself and genuine. I am having difficulty maintaining this within my day to day life however
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02-09-2024 11:02 PM
02-09-2024 11:02 PM
Re: Finding myself…my authentic self at 50 after recently being diagnosed (just under a year ago) ASD and ADHD
Hi @Miffysmum, welcome to the forum. It took me until my 50s as well to start to really try and figure out all those issues I had always had rattling around in my head. A supportive partner is invaluable and I'm lucky there as well. It's the only relationship I've ever been in and it's been 11 years so far, so I like to think I have a perfect 'undefeated' record rather than think about those first 42 years.
That self doubt is a hard one to get past. It always takes me a while to feel like I haven't 'conned' my way into a job.
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02-09-2024 11:04 PM
02-09-2024 11:04 PM
Re: Finding myself…my authentic self at 50 after recently being diagnosed (just under a year ago) ASD and ADHD
Hi 👋🏼 @Miffysmum how are you adjusting to your medication?
It takes a little while to get used to it.
Getting diagnosed and medication was the best thing that ever happened to me.
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02-09-2024 11:06 PM
02-09-2024 11:06 PM
Re: Finding myself…my authentic self at 50 after recently being diagnosed (just under a year ago) ASD and ADHD
Hi @Miffysmum
I also wanted to extend you a warm welcome from our community. I hope you'll find this a place where you can get the support you need to live a happy and healthy life.
See you around the forums 🙂