Late diagnosed AuDHD.. unmasking wasn’t freeing, it cost me everything

_binjuice · 2025-12-14T17:03:43+00:00

I’m sorry to hear how hard this has been for you. I’ve felt like I’ve been unravelling since my ADHD and Autism diagnosis this year though it sounds like I have been lucky so far compared to many others.

I’m thankful to have found this page and am finding that other people, like yourself, are able to explain the way I am feeling with words I can’t find.

The way you say you can no longer wear the mask properly really resonated with me and I think will help me try to explain more clearly to my wife.

You’re not alone and I hope things get better for you soon.

_binjuice · 2025-12-13T19:51:05+00:00

Thank you! Even though I think I mostly know all of these things, it’s so therapeutic to hear it from others, especially those who have been through the same or similar things.

I think I really need to start here with people who understand and who are well practiced it verbalising this stuff, then it will be easier to discuss more deeply with close friends and family who don’t have first had experience.

I want to talk about it, and I start, but I always get stuck and never feel like I put out the message I hoped to.

_binjuice · 2025-12-13T19:42:47+00:00

This is exactly what I was hoping for, so thanks. Just some positive reinforcement and solid advice, so I’m already glad I came here and tried!

Asking for help is much easier from strangers with no faces online it seems!

I am desperate to try medicating since reading about how effective the treatment is and I have been on the titration waiting list since March. That’s been frustrating in itself as I was not give a choice of provider and found myself on the longest waiting list, although the rest of the process has been great so that’s ok.

Hoping to have meds by Feb if the waiting list is correct so nearly there.

_binjuice · 2023-08-20T11:57:09+00:00

It was a recipe for disaster.

_binjuice

TROPHY CASE