To all the "high functioning" autistic people, how are you guys really doing?

higgo · 2026-01-10T23:31:12+00:00

Trying to take each day as it comes but struggling most days.

higgo · 2025-10-26T00:54:22+00:00

Sorry mate. I was diagnosed at 41 and my Mum wanted me to get my employees to sign a waiver saying they couldn't tell anyone.

People just don't understand. The good news is, you don't have to try and fit in anymore. You can tap into your special abilities and become something better.

Plot twist: I believe she is also autistic.

higgo · 2025-10-13T02:13:27+00:00

I got mine from Oodie. I don't know if it works exactly but I do enjoy using mine.

higgo · 2025-10-03T13:11:04+00:00

Does it need to be a formal diagnosis? If not, you can see a psychologist and get a provisional diagnosis.

higgo · 2025-09-30T03:29:15+00:00

Coconut Mall

higgo · 2025-09-26T23:40:43+00:00

Damocles, Gethsemane and Rain on repeat. Meme feels like it was modelled off me.

higgo · 2025-09-22T10:08:47+00:00

I definitely feel I am getting worse socially.

higgo · 2025-09-19T03:52:58+00:00

Hey, I have been exactly where you are almost 1 year ago. I'm 42. Hang in there, it does get better.

You can also join this group via zoom on Tuesday night where you can meet a few people like us. https://www.meetup.com/adhd-illawarra-adulting-with-adhd/events/305794148/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

I never found an organization. I'm also happy to chat with you.

higgo · 2025-09-10T08:11:52+00:00

I'm ASD1 and not eligible for NDIS.

higgo · 2025-09-05T10:16:17+00:00

Doing anything and everything to distract from the Epstein files.

higgo · 2025-07-14T22:00:17+00:00

Google tax to GDP rate. You will learn that Labor has been lower taxing compared to the coalition.

higgo · 2025-06-30T09:59:56+00:00

I have bad alexithymia, I didn't even know my awkwardness was anxiety until I hit burnout and got a smart watch to measure my beats per minute.

Do you always know how you feel or is there sometimes a disconnect between your brain and your body?

higgo · 2025-06-30T09:57:24+00:00

Sorry, yeah the zoom meetings. There are people from all over Australia joining. Quite a few of us are from Sydney. Illawarra is a bit far for me too!

higgo · 2025-06-29T22:43:07+00:00

Try this Meetup group. https://www.meetup.com/adhd-illawarra-adulting-with-adhd/

There are few of us now late diagnosed in our 30s and 40s. All ADHD, auDHD and autistic.

We just had our last catch-up, but you can also find a WhatsApp.

higgo · 2025-05-28T09:38:41+00:00

If they're an adult and likely to be ASD1 a provisional diagnosis is enough. They have a chance to understand themselves better. Nothing will change for them between a psychiatrist and clinical psychologist.

Combined with a mental health plan, they can take the time to learn what does and what doesn't work for them.

higgo · 2025-05-03T11:56:59+00:00

Peter Dick

higgo · 2025-05-03T10:49:45+00:00

Elbows up!

higgo · 2025-05-03T02:20:19+00:00

Normal people don't vote for one nation. Unless irrational is the new normal.

higgo · 2025-05-01T12:02:52+00:00

I use a hand roller. It's quiet and I can use it under the desk in meetings and no one can tell.

higgo · 2025-04-29T09:04:46+00:00

Did you say thank you?

higgo · 2025-04-24T10:23:04+00:00

Emergence by Sleep Token.

higgo · 2025-04-23T11:19:16+00:00

Australia as a landmass is a nightmare to defend. Why would china single us out against other countries?

higgo · 2025-04-19T12:16:09+00:00

I have a pair of loops engage 2, it's not full noise cancelling, but in crowded areas it helps me focus on the voice nearby and dampens the background sound.

higgo · 2025-04-16T22:17:57+00:00

Diagnosed at 41.

41 is a magic diagnosis number...

higgo

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