Hello, newly and late diagnosed old lady here!

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17 Dec 2025, 7:32 am

Hi there. I received my diagnosis yesterday at 45 years of age.

I'm not good at the social thing, but the psychologist that diagnosed me specifically suggested that I try to get out there in neurodivergent spaces, and suggested WrongPlanet, so here I am. <-- It says that this is a "shocked" emoji; however, this is exactly what I look like (eyes wide, a concerning lack of blinking) when I am overstimulated. I guess that counts as shocked, right?

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17 Dec 2025, 7:42 am

I hope you don't mind me shortening to
Hi Banana,
Welcome to the planet.

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17 Dec 2025, 6:19 pm

Welcome to WP! I hope you discover it can be a good place to frequent.

I got my diagnosis a few days before my 65th birthday...yes, mentioned by the psychologist who assessed me. And it was a good idea!

I don't spend much time socializing online. A very small amount of e-mail and that's it. I don't do messaging. I am not on on Facebook. For me, the Internet is kind of like a library and and a TV set.

But I like Wrong Planet.

I suggest you explore it...find some conversations that interest you...and frequent them.

WELCOME!

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17 Dec 2025, 7:07 pm

Welcome to WP

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19 Dec 2025, 4:03 pm

Welcome to Wpea :mrgreen:

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05 Jan 2026, 12:45 am

Welcome. I was diagnosed five weeks ago, and I'm still in a bit of a daze from the news. I'm so excited to see how many people here have had a similar experience.

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11 Jan 2026, 11:05 pm

Hello and welcome! Yes, that would be considered a "shocked" look lol!!

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12 Jan 2026, 1:54 am

Welcome to Wrong Planet .

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12 Jan 2026, 2:22 pm

welcome! Diagnosed at age 68 six years ago. Glad you found us!

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