Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,I'm very conflicted. I have my assessment appointment on Thursday. My mum told me a year ago that 'since childhood, you've always isolated yourself at home and have had mood swings'. She now has no recollection of this, and has told me I was completely normal growing up. My dad corroborates the idea that there was nothing out of the ordinary.I really want an autism diagnosis. It would explain so much (social) trauma I've been through and four psychiatrists have told me they believe I have it. Should I just not pass on my parents's contact details to the assessors?
Hi there. Am I right in thinking you got a diagnosis confirmed today!! How are you feeling?
Hey! Yeah, you're right in thinking I got it confirmed today! I've been feeling really happy and relieved, thanks, to know that it's not my fault I've behaved in certain ways and have felt certain emotions. Hasn't sunken in quite yet, though. I'm excited to allow myself to learn a bit more about autism, now that my diagnosis is official. Ideally, I don't want to go through a period of mourning for what cannot be or what could've been had I got my diagnosis sooner - I'm not sure if mourning is common
Yes - you'll reprocess all of your past interactions and notice just how naive you've been- but don't worry about it- it's all learning for the new, self-aware you.