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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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  • Well first, jealous of you having avoided meltdowns at work previously :)

    But I've had a similar response. My husband even thought I was playing it up a bit at first.

    I think for me it came from realizing that I was different, I'm not crazy, and finally starting to accept some things about myself instead of fighting/hiding them.

    That said, I'm struggling to make relationships and work "wirk", but with my diagnosis and 11 months of waiting, I'm now seeing someone who works with autistic adults. 

  • in reply to Kavena

    I've had them at work but not to the point where I'm openly crying in front of colleagues, and that's an example that emphasises the driver for the original post.

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