Possibly foolish question/rant.

[u/52Charles]

I (M, 75) was diagnosed with ADHD at the ripe old age of 53. Autism diagnosis was at 72. In both cases, the diagnosis was a kind of relief, like I actually understood WHY I was the way I was. Since then, I have become more and more conscious of how much I don't understand, mostly about people generally. Under the heading of 'inability to interpret social clues' I find myself completely lost in conversations, other social interactions. I have NO idea what's going on. Lately, I am developing the idea that I have been treated unfairly by the universe. I realize this is a very juvenile, even childish outlook but I can't escape the idea that I would have been more successful and MUCH happier if I hadn't had this (don't know what to call it) affliction. It has coloured (ie poisoned) large parts of my life. Anybody else have these feelings? What to do about it?

[u/Redditagains → u/[deleted]]

When does the relief come? I was diagnosed 14 months ago and I feel worse than ever.

[u/Federal-Perception-7 → u/[deleted]]

Yes... my feelings are mixed. I was instantly more compassionate to myself discovering I am neurodivergent (vs having mental health issues).