Recently diagnosed adult and not coping well

Hi All,

I am brand new to the community and this is my first post.

I had a private assessment last week and was diagnosed with asd. I was "hoping" for this outcome but now I've got the diagnosis I'm having a bit of a meltdown.

I have a full time job and a wife and live what society would consider a normal life but have always known I was a bit different and previously have had diagnosis of dyslexia, dyspraxia, anxiety and depression.

With this new diagnosis I am questioning everything that I previously thought I knew about myself and my perception of the world. The worst thing perhaps is suddenly feeling more disabled than before and feeling less able/confident than I was before. 

If anyone else has had an adult diagnosis and struggled with similar thoughts and adjustment I would really appreciate hearing from you.

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  • Hi All,

    Thanks so much for the flood of speedy replies. Back at work today and really comforted to hear that my experience is not uncommon. It's definitely going to be an slow burner coming to terms with the new diagnosis and figure out what if anything I should be changing/adjusting in my life but it's very reassuring to know their are friendly folk on here to lend and ear :)

    Gafa

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  • Hi All,

    Thanks so much for the flood of speedy replies. Back at work today and really comforted to hear that my experience is not uncommon. It's definitely going to be an slow burner coming to terms with the new diagnosis and figure out what if anything I should be changing/adjusting in my life but it's very reassuring to know their are friendly folk on here to lend and ear :)

    Gafa

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