Hi Anna, I found your videos last night, they’ve had a big impact on me. My life has to start anew from today, aged 60, no diagnosis as yet. You write well and you have a good eye, thank you!
"I'm ready to thrive" made me teary eyed. I'm in a sorta similar situation, newly diagnosed, starting medication and struggling with incompetent doctors and chronic fatigue. I feel like this year has given me all the tools to process *gestures vaguely at everything * and to finally make some proper progress at my goals. Thank you for sharing your story!
This is truly beautiful. My husband is autistic , only diagnosed within the last few years in his late 40's. So much of what you talk about resonates in what I see in him, down to the degree he has in environmental science and a diploma in counselling, yet currently cleaning because of the insular nature of the job. Nothing wrong with cleaning but he gets depressed because he feels he is not living to the potential he has. Like you he finds solace in our small garden and growing produce. I'm so glad I discovered your channel . Thank you.
You're not alone on this journey! I'm at the same point as you, after my late AuDHD diagnosis and a rough, rough recovery from major burnout & chronic health issues caused by a lifetime of making my body work overtime. Our bodies and minds aren't immortal. But even if it didn't feel like a true choice at first, but one rooted in neccessity, choosing to learn to live differently IS choice. One rooted in a self-love, which may not come easily if you're anything like me. You deserve this, we deserve to take up space. Much love from the other side of the world ❤
You mentioned in another video that you are looking for cleaning jobs, but seeing how much you love gardening and how it makes you feel, perhaps consider gardening as a job instead? It ticks off a lot of the same boxes plus the added bonus of nature and something you like to do.
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing!! I love how you word these thoughts and it moved me to hear about your experiences as I´ve felt similar things. Really, I wish you all the best, Love /Astrid
I resonate so much with your experience. I’m the same age and also from ChCh (that looks like it?) but been living overseas for 10 years. Thank you for sharing your journey, it’s inspired me to go for another initial assessment (the last one was invalidating and focused on my ptsd and anxiety). Kia kaha x
Yes I'm in chch, hi hi! Good luck with your assessment! I'm sorry to hear your first one didn't go well - so many of my experiences with the mental health system have been invalidating and usually ended up making things worse! I hope the next one goes better for you. Kia Kaha =-)
Yes burnout s years classed as cfs then fybromyalgia do you have ocd wished i new i was autistic as child grandfather mum had it though diagnosed something diffy in grandfather's day 1925 winderful video😊
Beautiful art work. I wish you freedom and fulfillment in your life. Thank you for sharing.🥀
Hi Anna, I found your videos last night, they’ve had a big impact on me. My life has to start anew from today, aged 60, no diagnosis as yet. You write well and you have a good eye, thank you!
Oh wow, I'm flattered, thank you. And I'm glad they've been helpful, that was my aim. I wish you all the best!
"I'm ready to thrive" made me teary eyed.
I'm in a sorta similar situation, newly diagnosed, starting medication and struggling with incompetent doctors and chronic fatigue. I feel like this year has given me all the tools to process *gestures vaguely at everything * and to finally make some proper progress at my goals. Thank you for sharing your story!
This is truly beautiful. My husband is autistic , only diagnosed within the last few years in his late 40's. So much of what you talk about resonates in what I see in him, down to the degree he has in environmental science and a diploma in counselling, yet currently cleaning because of the insular nature of the job. Nothing wrong with cleaning but he gets depressed because he feels he is not living to the potential he has. Like you he finds solace in our small garden and growing produce. I'm so glad I discovered your channel . Thank you.
Diagnosed late to 44 my son's diagnosed to and my partner ADHD rccx gene theory do true
You're not alone on this journey!
I'm at the same point as you, after my late AuDHD diagnosis and a rough, rough recovery from major burnout & chronic health issues caused by a lifetime of making my body work overtime. Our bodies and minds aren't immortal. But even if it didn't feel like a true choice at first, but one rooted in neccessity, choosing to learn to live differently IS choice. One rooted in a self-love, which may not come easily if you're anything like me. You deserve this, we deserve to take up space. Much love from the other side of the world ❤
The background for the painting was a lovely choice. I hope you no longer regret it :-)
My son is autistic, and has taught me so much about life, helped me heal so much ❤
I love backpacking too! 😍
I'm overthinking about what to say to you so i don't come across weird 😂
I thoroughly found all of your content helpful,
food for thought
I have an autoimmune, which is triggered by the busyness of normal life. Everything you said is relatable. Im also in this journey.
What do you have highly related to autism
Your video content is super. I think your channel could easily 100x.
There's such simplicity about it.
Beautiful & Brave. God Bless You!
Thank you =-)
You mentioned in another video that you are looking for cleaning jobs, but seeing how much you love gardening and how it makes you feel, perhaps consider gardening as a job instead? It ticks off a lot of the same boxes plus the added bonus of nature and something you like to do.
Wow your art is amazing!
Thank you! I actually wasn't happy with this one in the end but I'm working on more!
this is a beautiful video - you are a wonderful painter and speaker. thank you for sharing
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing!! I love how you word these thoughts and it moved me to hear about your experiences as I´ve felt similar things. Really, I wish you all the best,
Love /Astrid
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!
I resonate so much with your experience. I’m the same age and also from ChCh (that looks like it?) but been living overseas for 10 years. Thank you for sharing your journey, it’s inspired me to go for another initial assessment (the last one was invalidating and focused on my ptsd and anxiety). Kia kaha x
Yes I'm in chch, hi hi! Good luck with your assessment! I'm sorry to hear your first one didn't go well - so many of my experiences with the mental health system have been invalidating and usually ended up making things worse! I hope the next one goes better for you. Kia Kaha =-)
Yes burnout s years classed as cfs then fybromyalgia do you have ocd wished i new i was autistic as child grandfather mum had it though diagnosed something diffy in grandfather's day 1925 winderful video😊
DON'T EVER BURN YOUR JOURNALS