Hi, my name is DmRitchie!

DmRitchie

Hi. At 45 someone suggested that my anxiety might be a symptom of ADHD. A great GP and lots of research kind of supported that so assessment is soon. Over the past year, it's become clear that as well as my child being autistic, I am likely autistic as well. Great support from my partner has made it easier, and understanding myself has made me a calmer and more able person generally. I still struggle with social events, travelling, and trying to keep on top of finances. 

Ross_Alumni

Hello @DmRitchie and welcome to the community, it's lovely to see you join us and thank you for telling us a bit about yourself  

I'm glad you have a really supportive partner, that must be a huge help for you at times where you are struggling with things. How is your child managing?

This is a very supportive and welcoming site to be a part of so I’m hopeful that you’ll find it to be a positive outlet. Feel free to have a look around and get involved wherever you’d like 😊 I have included below a few of the pages I’d recommend having a look through to get used to things:

• The virtual coffee lounge which is one of our categories, in which we play games and talk about general subjects such as hobbies and interests
• The recent discussions page, which shows an overview of everything happening across the community
• The categories page, which shows a full list of discussion groups on the community

If you have any questions at all then don’t hesitate to ask.

Tori_Scope

Welcome to the community @DmRitchie I'm also glad to hear that your partner and GP have been supportive.

I've moved your post into our category for discussions relating to autism and neurodiversity, which you may also want to take a look through. 

Would you like to share with us some more information about what you find difficult about travelling, social events, and managing your finances?