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The Deep Tiredness of a Later in Life Diagnosis

And how taking heed of it is the way to a more authentic and aligned life

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Justine Field
Jun 13, 2025
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The fallout of a late diagnosis of autism then ADHD was not due to this new information about myself but due to not knowing it for many years. Decades of living with an unexplained self has made my life much harder than it needed to be and it’s taking its toll in middle age.

Available “supports” for neurodivergent, parti…

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