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*taps mic* Hi there

So..... yeah... recently diagnosed with HFA and ADD. after already dealing with depression and anxiety for about 10 years. Just turned 30, and annoyingly it just makes everything seem to make sense.

I'm not sure how different my life could have been had I been diagnosed at an early age; dropped out of three Redbrick Uni's, passed all the work, just couldn't actually go to classes or have a social life and each time became a recluse.

it's only people who have known me for years who can see how this diagnoses fits, but I'm also worried about how to make news friends and partners; how/when do you mention something like this to explain one's eccentricities and foibles, the fear of pre misconceptions when the word 'AUTISM' is heard.

My overactive mind and constant continual observing, calculating and processing everything like a deer scouting a water hole in a heat wave is my worst enemy as it leads me to always consider every outcome from the best to worst, and then expect the worst, I can't relax and be me as I'm too worried about being the 'me' I think others want me to be to fit in with the current whatever so it comes over as uncomfortable as it feels, I live in a defensive survival mode.

Otherwise I like tea.... lots of tea - Bring me a cuppa and plain chocolate hobnob and I'll topple governments for you

Welcome!

Hey there. I don't know what a hobknob is, but I do share your passion for tea. What are some of your favorite kinds?

Haha, I'd have to say those do look pretty fantastic. No wonder people topple governments for them.

I might do something of the sort if only somebody would give me a genuine jones turkey and gravy soda!

If you'd said milk chocolate instead of plain we could have been on to something there Welcome!

Hi, welcome! Hope you enjoy it here.

Hey The Renaissance Man welcome.

I'm recently diagnosed (6 weeks ago) and can relate to so much that you said. Especially dropping out of university even though I got high marks for coursework and exams. Just couldn't cope with tutorials and being put into small groups (shudder). It's a shame coz I love learning and miss the lectures.
Also, the way you describe constantly considering outcomes etc. My ex used to say I was mad because I would ask myself a question and then answer it! That came from years of me doing my own deliberating and working things out.