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26 and just been diagnosed.

NAS62030
over 5 years ago

Hi, I've never been on a forum before so not too sure how this works. I'm 26 years old and was diagnosed with Autism this week, I'm feeling totally confused and have no idea what to think or what I'm supposed to do now as I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder years ago so have always thought that was it, so this being a big change is a lot to get my head around and would really appreciate it if anyone has any advice for me on what to do now.

Thank you.

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  • over 5 years ago

    Greetings. I agree with Mr MartianTom, there. I Myself was late diagnosed (40-something), and was told to "contact NAS"... The best things for Myself turned out to be subscribing to "Aspergers United/Your Autism" Magazine, and then My joining this Forum. There are currently a lot of Autism-WhatToDoNow Threads active, but I am posting upon this one, now. 

    26 Years old - Still so Young! Whatever happens, it is possible to 'get through it', so do not worry about that. Welcome to the Forum. Have a look around, and reply to whatever You fancy, or start a new Thread. As long as anyone is polite, then much can be said here, or "vented". Again as Mr.Tom says, I totally support that; You just keep on being Yourself yet with this 'new' insight. (Also, being Officially diagnosed gives access to extra services and support in LAW, so stating the diagnosis is helpful there. You need not tell everyone, but it is very useful at times.)

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  • over 5 years ago

    Greetings. I agree with Mr MartianTom, there. I Myself was late diagnosed (40-something), and was told to "contact NAS"... The best things for Myself turned out to be subscribing to "Aspergers United/Your Autism" Magazine, and then My joining this Forum. There are currently a lot of Autism-WhatToDoNow Threads active, but I am posting upon this one, now. 

    26 Years old - Still so Young! Whatever happens, it is possible to 'get through it', so do not worry about that. Welcome to the Forum. Have a look around, and reply to whatever You fancy, or start a new Thread. As long as anyone is polite, then much can be said here, or "vented". Again as Mr.Tom says, I totally support that; You just keep on being Yourself yet with this 'new' insight. (Also, being Officially diagnosed gives access to extra services and support in LAW, so stating the diagnosis is helpful there. You need not tell everyone, but it is very useful at times.)

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