My Autism Life After Diagnosis

My Journal

ABOUT

My name is Louise. I was diagnosed with autism in my late forties, and two years later diagnosed with ADHD.

This blog is my journey from late diagnosis, how I navigate the ups and downs of life, and the strategies I use to cope.

I also write about my lifestyle, my life experiences, and raising awareness about neurodiversity.

Autism and ADHD can look different in each person. This is one way they can present.

This blog is for reference and education only, and not professional advice. Please consult a specialist for diagnosis or support.

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My Journal

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  • Valuing Peace as I Age as a Neurodivergent Woman

    I have been blessed with a beautiful view outside my window. A red deer often comes into the grasslands, rummages around, and then relaxes in the sun. Nothing seems to worry this deer. It just lives in the moment, and that is the best way. The birds sing in the trees. I have always noticed… Read more

  • My ADHD Diagnosis

    The past while has been a lot to process, as I was diagnosed with predominantly inattentive ADHD. A friend suspected it, but I don’t think what she said really sank in. It was a condition I knew very little about until now. There are three presentations of ADHD: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or combined. As… Read more

  • The Importance of Not Taking Life Too Seriously

    I can find life very overwhelming and put pressure on myself. So, I am thinking about ways to help life feel less out of control. There are many ways I take life too seriously, which I feel adds to my problems. I can overreact to slight mistakes and stress about small things. I have to… Read more

  • Self-Compassion

    I am always beating myself up and worrying if I have done enough. Here is a quote that helps me have more self-compassion. “Be water, my friend.” Bruce Lee This quote reminds me that, like water, I can approach challenges by adapting, staying calm and being in control without overreacting. Water continues to flow and… Read more

  • Finding Value in Life: Lessons from Everyday Moments

    Every morning, I sit with my coffee and gaze out my window at the view. It is time to be alone and gather my thoughts for the day ahead. I always wonder why people rush around the way they do. There seems to be no time to think. Life is just a race to see… Read more

  • Goals and Determination

    The emotion I feel most often has to be determination. No matter how tired I am, I continue to push myself. It makes me smile when I achieve something new every day, and I pick myself up when life knocks me down. Image by Tumisu from Pixabay – colour adjustments and text overlay by Louise.… Read more