Signs of Undiagnosed Autism in Adults

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[Disinterested]

totally agree
I only ever knew I was different until aged 40
when I finally found out and was diagnosed it changed my life for the better as I finally let go of trying to do things I am simply not wired to do!
turned out it was NOT depression alone
it was a lifetime of NOT understanding why I could never connect

[charlottejones]

I am a late diagnosed woman at age 51 and I met all the criteria for autism. I just didn't realize it until now. I have struggled through my life to just fit in. Now I finally have an answer.

[grahamlangley]

I went for adhd diagnosis and psychiatrist picked up the spectrum. Still in shock 😮 only a one hour appointment and I finally understand at 42 why I felt things so difficult all the time and having a relationship aside from a quick one I had just accepted to be single forever as couldn't connect. Onwards and upwards now 🙌

[gabriellahsdancingheart]

I appreciate your channel so much, as well as your manner of sharing. Thank you for all that you've done for yourself, personally, to find ways to work things out and balance things, and for sharing with us about it all!

[TheKjoy]

My grandpa is nearly 93 and most likely autistic. His behaviors started to make more sense after my diagnosis of autism 3 years ago. At last count, at least 30% of his descendants are either autistic or ADHD. He has had only 4 major special interests that have lasted over the course of his life. They are his faith, music, woodworking, and my grandma. He also has ARFID. He still wears the same clothes that he bought 30+ years ago.

[tiredartistt]

yeah at this point i need to get myself diagnosed. i realized last night that i am not really depressed, i'm quite a happy person, it's just that the autism makes me *SO* exhausted all the time

[jeannehall]

I’m convinced that 2 I had known in the past were undiagnosed Autistics! One insisted on driving and reading at the same time with the inside lights on when it was dark outside, didn’t like the way car headlights were placed, wouldn’t respond to his name and kept repeating himself ad nauseum! I found him very irritating, but in hindsight I’m thinking he may have been an undiagnosed Autistic (Some kid had to explain to him what Asperger’s was- he had never heard of the term!)!

The other one had a long history of depression, couldn’t hold a job despite having a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, and was obsessed with spiritual/religious matters- even constantly writing letters to various monasteries until they told him not to write anymore! When I suggested to him that he might be an Autistic, he never spoke to me again!

I myself am an Autistic- officially diagnosed as a kid, but wasn’t told about it! I didn’t find out until about 5 years ago (I’m 60 BTW)when my sister and I found some old medical records that were needed for some legal business. While it finally explain why I am the way I am, I find no relief in it- instead it’s made me feel ashamed of what I am!

I wish I knew other Autistics that were also diagnosed as kids but were not told- only to discover it later in life!

[phatzerer]

At 36, I’m halfway through assessment currently, but it took recent bouts of depression (which I’m sure is burnout) to realise how much a diagnosis could explain to me that it’s ok to be how I am and exploring ways to manage it. I’m a month away from finding out, so in limbo at the moment, which is nerve wracking in itself.

[dominiquedoeslife]

Could you please elaborate on what you mean by unusual associations?

[MsLee-ohhy]

Thanks for making this video. My autism test results come back on November 21st. 🎉I just turned 37 in October. The test I took for autism wasn’t too bad.

[birdlady]

I fit these criteria. Add c-ptsd, I feel like I am behind a glass wall watching other humans living life that I never got the rule/play book to....
Loner extrodinaire now just to exist with minimal sensory and social negative stim.
Be kind to ourselves.
Thank you for bringing so much info to us so we finally feel seen/heard.

[DelusionDispeller]

I would appreciate that you expound on each of those things that you mentioned

[HappyComfort]

If you could slow down a bit when giving the seven signs that would be helpful, I can’t process or take in these at your fast pace. Thanks so much for the information that being said 👍🙂🤭

[Winchester]

A family member was recently diagnosed with autism as an adult. I wish we had known 20 years ago so many things he did make so much more sense to us now

[KeyonnaD]

So true that if you’re looking for certain things you’ll overlook other obvious signs.

[akneeg]

Yeah the structures one is definitely a hitter. So many years and depression spewing from not being able to get up and start my day or alternatively, planning something weeks in advance despite my schedule being open.

[Vixen_The_Valiant]

ive got diagnosed autsim and undiagnosed adhd its a leathal combonation autsim requires control and order ADHD functions in chaos.

im independent so I can function on my own but it doesn;t mean the world isn't a very draining place to be in everyday


I think noise sensitivy is the worst cause I feel really self concious when my brain automaticlly comands my hands to cover my ears and im in public.

[InLoveWithVintage]

I’m more shocked that there was an image of someone dipping a fry into a shake and that was when he said something about uncommon associations….bro fries and a Wendy’s frosty is where tf it’s at! 😂

That’s all.

[XristosLoukds]

Hello. I am 24 and just realised that the difficulty in learning and understanding alone without any help might be autism, but no-one saw any sign on me, maybe my dad only who knows me and my mind... I also lose interest in almost all conversations and I focus on interests that I have passion only. Maybe cuz I am broken cuz of university and military mandatories and lack of job and I can't go with my best friends out. All things u said made me feel I am surely autistic

[sayusayme]

I’m still waiting for diagnosis at 64. Already have been diagnosed with ADHD. I think I also may have a type of dyslexia.

Thank you for sharing.