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More Autistic After Diagnosis...

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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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  • Yep, started using a couple of 'fidget spinners' and other 'fidget toys' at home and at work.

    I can 'feel the autism' in me in stressful situations situations.

    I think it's the same as when you get a new car that you thought was unusual, then every other car on the road is that same as yours - hyper-awareness.

    I think it's a phase as it seems to have calmed down (for me) though I'm still using the fidget toys as a) they do provide a release and b) they provide a visual cue to others that I may be getting stressed - I'm fortunate in that I've been able to be open about my diagnosis with my colleagues.

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  • Yep, started using a couple of 'fidget spinners' and other 'fidget toys' at home and at work.

    I can 'feel the autism' in me in stressful situations situations.

    I think it's the same as when you get a new car that you thought was unusual, then every other car on the road is that same as yours - hyper-awareness.

    I think it's a phase as it seems to have calmed down (for me) though I'm still using the fidget toys as a) they do provide a release and b) they provide a visual cue to others that I may be getting stressed - I'm fortunate in that I've been able to be open about my diagnosis with my colleagues.

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