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More Autistic After Diagnosis...

NAS61891

Obviously I know I'm not; I'm the same person, but it seems more apparent. For example at work I've started using a stress ball; I'm more aware of taking in distracting noises and feeling unable to work when there's a lot of distraction.

I'd tailor my stims in public to, for example scribbling lines and lines of figure 8's or drawing squares, whereas now I'll openly rub my neck or forehead. I've also had two meltdowns at work, whereas previously I'd somehow manage to avoid this happening at work.

I don't know whether any of this is a self-fulfilling prophecy type thing, or whether it is just a greater self-awareness and me feeling more able to be myself, with the strength provided by the diagnosis.

Anyone else experienced this type of reaction?

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  • NAS61891 said:
    I don't know whether any of this is a self-fulfilling prophecy type thing, or whether it is just a greater self-awareness and me feeling more able to be myself

    I am undergoing ASD diagnoses and have been trying to learn as much as I can trying to discover my true self. After what seems like a lifetime of feeling like an alien I think we can be forgiven for trying to relax and be ourself even if this means a little up and down emotions. Some days will be difficult but others maybe getting to know your real unique and precious self. You are not weird you are in a group on thousands if not M's who find ourselves sometimes later in life. As you look through user experience you will see some of us are in a worst state, some in a better but we have a understanding of each even if partially, unity in solidarity!!!

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  • NAS61891 said:
    I don't know whether any of this is a self-fulfilling prophecy type thing, or whether it is just a greater self-awareness and me feeling more able to be myself

    I am undergoing ASD diagnoses and have been trying to learn as much as I can trying to discover my true self. After what seems like a lifetime of feeling like an alien I think we can be forgiven for trying to relax and be ourself even if this means a little up and down emotions. Some days will be difficult but others maybe getting to know your real unique and precious self. You are not weird you are in a group on thousands if not M's who find ourselves sometimes later in life. As you look through user experience you will see some of us are in a worst state, some in a better but we have a understanding of each even if partially, unity in solidarity!!!

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