Autism and Me - Getting an Asperger's Syndrome and ADHD Diagnosis.

One of my early videos, recorded back in 2018. I talk about growing up with undiagnosed Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD.
Whatever you call it, ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Aspergers Syndrome, it's the cause of my anxiety, depression, and meltdowns. It's the reason I had to give up my dream career in radio, and it's driven me to self-harm and thoughts of suicide.
I try to explain everything, although the title has given it away already! I guess it's my 'autism coming out' story explaining how ASD - Aspergers Syndrome affects me, and Shaun. I recorded it during a walk in one of my favourite places.
Watch the updated video - Five Years On... 👉🏻 • Autism and Me - UPDATE...

[@anthonycooper5877]

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[@louispeel9919]

I found out about me when I was 54 when my First Born was diagnosed, ASD, by a Specialist. It was this man that informed me that I was on the autism spectrum. Don't worry, I am not straight either! lol

[@meurighailstone1999]

Thanks Colin, this was the video that inspired me to push my GP to get my asd assessment (took a lot of pushing). Diaagnosed with asd a couple of months back. This video really spoke to me, so many similarities. Cheers!

[@radleyg9486]

We’re all in a spectrum in some way ❤

[@stellamcqueen4809]

With autism, only autistic people are on the spectrum. Non-autistic people are not on it because the starting point of the spectrum is 'is autistic' and the symptoms fan out from there.

[@patricias9966]

Wonderful share. Yes, exhaustion and learning limits and then avoiding people who are toxic and willing to harm. Love your creativity and problem-solving skills.❤️

[@carolbenson6752]

Hi, I just found this channel. I’m 70 and have never talked about how I’m feeling. Whenever anyone asked I always say I’m fine. I dint know if I’ll be able to contribute here, I hope I can. Thanks for this space

[@MartinBettler]

Very honest, very insightful. I think I experienced and still experience a diluted version of the same, which makes it more bearable. But I recognize myself in it. It is darn good that you keep sharing and speaking out your mental condition. My recipe was and is in many ways to cope for myself. Which I hope to change. I am 54.

[@clairefirth2383]

This is the video that convinced me that I was worthy and to get my official diagnosis. Got my ASD diagnosis 3 years ago and its changed so much in my life for the better. Thanks for giving me the push i needed

[@stellamcqueen4809]

Thank you for this! I don't know you from a barge pole (mixed metaphor intended) but I am recently diagnosed AuDHD also, age 44. It is so helpful having personal stories like yours to help me understand myself and my diagnosis better. I'm on ADHD meds now and it is such a relief having more calmness and space in my brain for thoughts now that the constant WHIRRING has stopped. I also had to stop working, from a job i really enjoyed, due to massive burnout from AuDHD and comorbidities. Such a common story which helps me feel less like a failure. Off to listen to your followup now!

[@yvonnefarrell1029]

6:12 "brain in complete overdrive" is literallly true apparently, which presents as a kind of sensation of being surrounded by Jell-O because things are feeling going on slowly around you. It feels the opposite of what is actually happening in one's brain. Also I really get that thing about school for a lot of kids it is awful, not the excitement the teachers expect. Thanks for doing this; will help you and the subscribers too. God bless.

[@Risingstar0324]

I love you and your openness regarding ASD and how it has affected your life. I appreciate you and how you have come to understand more about yourself. We are, as you said, on a spectrum of one sort or another. I know I am, yet have never been diagnosed. I send my love to you and to Shaun. 💖 Freddie

[@OverthinkingOutLoud]

Thank you so much!

[@petercaseybrick]

oh everything you go through i have and I was diagnosed years ago. turrets, asperous.and just a few years ago with bipolar depression.i have therapy every two weeks and medication est.if I achieve one thing a day I take that as a win.helps me cope with the voices in my head.i understand now how I was growing up and why I did the things I did and still do.anyway bro have a cool day.

[@yorkshiredrone]

Loved this video when it first came out, really spoke to me❤ great idea for a new channel too, look forward to the content. On a side note, wow the Gopro/Camera quality back then was vastly inferior to the latest ones, tech for ya.