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Katamattack

Hi, I've just joined. I wanted to introduce myself but having a bit of a brain fog on what to write!

Like a lot of people I've sort of managed without a diagnosis until finally going on the waiting list to be assessed at the age of 39. Before talking to my GP I made a list of reasons why I believe that I'm on the spectrum. 

Since doing so, I've been having a bit of a depressive week, remembering things from the past and feeling like I'm a failure at life. I think the reason that I really struggle to achieve is that I can't cope with failure and I have such a low opinion of myself. 

Does anyone else feel like they constantly relive/regret the past instead of living?

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  • Hi Katamattack, I did exactly the same as you. I wrote down my experiences, childhood, difficulties. It opened up so much that I had forgotten, or attributed to other things. That caused a significant low, and I was completely overwhelmed. I have my assessment next week and I'm in a state of panic. What if I don't get any answers to why I am the way that I am. What if I'm told I'm just flawed and messed up. I over think everything, I wish I didn't. Hope you feel better soon.

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  • Hi Katamattack, I did exactly the same as you. I wrote down my experiences, childhood, difficulties. It opened up so much that I had forgotten, or attributed to other things. That caused a significant low, and I was completely overwhelmed. I have my assessment next week and I'm in a state of panic. What if I don't get any answers to why I am the way that I am. What if I'm told I'm just flawed and messed up. I over think everything, I wish I didn't. Hope you feel better soon.

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