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Coming to terms with a diagnosis

AutisticTeacher79

Hi, 

Recently diagnosed as a 42-year-old. Is there any help anywhere in coming to terms with the diagnosis? Can feel very overwhelming and really low at times. When I'm busy it's fine. I do alright in life, I'm a teacher, have a wonderful partner and a daughter, step-daughter and a 1-year-old boy. Meaningful conversation doesn't really happen, just a list of questions to ask, no follow-ups etc. 

Thanks in advance of any help 

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  • Hi AutisticTeacher79,

    The most helpful thing I've found personally was to look for opportunities to meet other autistic people, share experiences, and talk about how you feel.  I haven't been diagnosed yet (am still waiting for an assessment), but when I first started to strongly suspect that I was autistic, I was quite scared and overwhelmed because I didn't know much about it.  I found a local social group and, while I was very anxious about going to see them, I was so glad that I did.  I have learned much more about autism and feel much more supported.  I don't know what groups there might be in your local area, but you could have a look, if you think this may be something that may be helpful to you.  You could try the website Meetup.com. There are also online groups.  I recently discovered this website.   Front Page • Autastic.com  I haven't looked at it in detail, but I think there is some information on there about finding online groups.  There are also local NAS groups in some areas of the country, I think.  

    Good luck and I wish you all the best in coming to terms with your diagnosis.  You're not alone.

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  • Hi AutisticTeacher79,

    The most helpful thing I've found personally was to look for opportunities to meet other autistic people, share experiences, and talk about how you feel.  I haven't been diagnosed yet (am still waiting for an assessment), but when I first started to strongly suspect that I was autistic, I was quite scared and overwhelmed because I didn't know much about it.  I found a local social group and, while I was very anxious about going to see them, I was so glad that I did.  I have learned much more about autism and feel much more supported.  I don't know what groups there might be in your local area, but you could have a look, if you think this may be something that may be helpful to you.  You could try the website Meetup.com. There are also online groups.  I recently discovered this website.   Front Page • Autastic.com  I haven't looked at it in detail, but I think there is some information on there about finding online groups.  There are also local NAS groups in some areas of the country, I think.  

    Good luck and I wish you all the best in coming to terms with your diagnosis.  You're not alone.

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