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New here (struggling with accepting my autism)

Lea0311

Hi everyone,

I'm new here. I'm 29 years old, I got my official diagnosis (Asperger's syndrome) almost three years ago and yet I'm still struggling to accept that I'm autistic. I often feel embarrassed about the ways in which I behave, speak, move ... even though it feels so natural to me. I'm terribly at pretending I'm someone else, someone who's neurotypical. I tried but it hollowed me out ... being around other autistic people really helps me so I thought I'd join the forum. 

I also have chronic epilepsy. Does anyone else here have epilepsy and autism? I'd love to talk.

Lea

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  • Hello and welcome, Lea! I have also recently come onto the forum, having been diagnosed with Level 2 ASD. Please do feel free to ask any questions and read my profile. I'm sure that everyone on here will give their best advice.

    There is no need to feel embarrassed about the way that your Asperger's makes you behave. It is just an element that makes you who you are. Remember, you are NOT odd, just unique. 

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  • Hello and welcome, Lea! I have also recently come onto the forum, having been diagnosed with Level 2 ASD. Please do feel free to ask any questions and read my profile. I'm sure that everyone on here will give their best advice.

    There is no need to feel embarrassed about the way that your Asperger's makes you behave. It is just an element that makes you who you are. Remember, you are NOT odd, just unique. 

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