Bonefishblues wrote:That's very kind feedback
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Bonefishblues wrote:That's very kind feedback
Tangled Metal wrote:One thing mick, and the op, at what age were you diagnosed? I'm just curious because I've never been diagnosed got ADHD and at mid forties doubt I ever will (not just because it takes an average of at least 2 years of persistence to get referred to someone to get a diagnosis on adhd. Plus I've not got use patience).
Another thought, perhaps not diplomatic, but are there any regular posters on here that you think could be ASD or adhd but not diagnosed or gone public? Don't answer that.
skyhawk wrote:Tangled Metal wrote:One thing mick, and the op, at what age were you diagnosed? I'm just curious because I've never been diagnosed got ADHD and at mid forties doubt I ever will (not just because it takes an average of at least 2 years of persistence to get referred to someone to get a diagnosis on adhd. Plus I've not got use patience).
Another thought, perhaps not diplomatic, but are there any regular posters on here that you think could be ASD or adhd but not diagnosed or gone public? Don't answer that.
I was a single father of three ADHD sons since their mother walked out on them and placed them for adoption at 7, 6 and 4, after 18 months I won custody, even social services nor the schools could cope with them, two social workers came to take them out to give me a rest and brought them back after 30 minutes, I had them 24/7, it never occurred to me I could be Autistic until I was finally diagnosed at 60
I fall out with people a lot (hence my comment in my personal section below), I always have, I speak without thinking I KNOW what I want to say but say it in a way that can offend.
I find NOW that being open about it makes ME feel better and people make allowances.
Again thanks all.
This is Wales but you can self refer yourself now even in the UK. PERSIST, NEVER GIVE UP AND SHOUT ABOUT GETTING DIAGNOSED, WEEK AFTER WEEK AFTER WEEK UNTIL THEY GET SICK OF YOU
UK
https://www.autism.org.uk/about/diagnosis/adults.aspx
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Mick F wrote:Since the realisation of my issues (note I don't think of myself being disabled or suffering) I'm more able to understand and pander to my likes and dislikes - to the continual disparagement of Mrs Mick F!
Now I'm more understanding of myself, I'll go to bed when I want, and get up when I want, no matter what time of day or night. Being retired is great. Some days - like today - I'll do absolutely nothing (though I will walk the dog later) and some days I'm like a Whirling Dervish as the fancy takes me.
Sometimes I yearn to be in a pitch dark room insulated from the sounds and worries of the world around me. Sort of switched off and in standby mode.
It's Fathers Day on Sunday and the family is coming round. We'll have a house-full. If it were up to me in a selfish way, I'd tell them all to bugger off and leave me alone in peace and quiet ............... but I won't because I shouldn't. I will enjoy it, but at this very moment in time, I want to run away and hide.
........... and thank you all for allowing me to get it off my chest.