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Komaneko

Hi, I was diagnosed almost a year ago & have told a few people about my diagnosis - with mixed results.  I was wondering what other people's experiences were before I decide to tell any more people, especially at work.  I'd love to here what happened when other people talked about their diagnosis - good or bad. Thanks

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  • I've told a few friends and colleagues. The reaction is mainly disbelief. The most polite comment was "you wear it well" but others have been more dismissive. Given what I went through to arrive at the point of a diagnosis, I was somewhat hurt by this. At the same time, I was also quite pleased because I have had 60 years to learn how to behave amongst the NT and obviously I do a good job! But I'm cautious about it, without being massively secretive. I have one autistic colleague with whom I have discussed openly.

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  • I've told a few friends and colleagues. The reaction is mainly disbelief. The most polite comment was "you wear it well" but others have been more dismissive. Given what I went through to arrive at the point of a diagnosis, I was somewhat hurt by this. At the same time, I was also quite pleased because I have had 60 years to learn how to behave amongst the NT and obviously I do a good job! But I'm cautious about it, without being massively secretive. I have one autistic colleague with whom I have discussed openly.

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