Hi guys

[winterstreet]

Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Leigh and live near Blackpool. I was finally diagnosed autistic 3 years ago at 41 after struggling with mental health issues my whole life.

 

[Margot]

Hello Leigh, welcome to the forum.
I was diagnosed in my 40 as well and had my share of mental health problems.
Enjo your time here

 

[winterstreet]

Thank you

 

[Rechnin]

Hi Everyone

I am Ian and I only just joined (my second post).

I am 43 and awaiting an Autism assessment, I have struggled with mental helth problems for years and learning difficilties.

 

[Margot]

Hi Rechnin, welcome to the forum.

I have struggled with mental health too. How long have you been waiting for the assessment?

 

[winterstreet]

Hi Ian, it's good to meet you.

 

[Rechnin]

Heya Margot and Leigh and ev

Been awaiting about a month before lockdpwn started, so, might be a while yet.

Have suspected a lot o things for a long time but not done anything about it, it was an issue at work which triggered all this.

 

[ProfessorWorm]

Hi Leigh.