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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 I'm a teacher too and mid thirties. My assessment this year confirmed my "self diagnosis" so I felt I'd already mostly come to terms with it before hand. I haven't had any help since my diagnosis although I discovered this week the place I went to offers post diagnostic support. I've tried to look for peer groups but have so far only found one which you need to be on Facebook to join so that's out of the question.  Mostly near me they are for parents,  children, carers or people with complex needs. I've found the forum helpful in terms if support. I'd just like to be able to meet up with similar people to talk through experiences. There's a lot in my head and this forum is the only outlet.

    It is difficult distinguishing what's autism based and what isn't and its very difficult to get out of the habit of attributing everything to autism. It does help me understand myself more in social interactions now.

    You must be exhausted teaching and bringing up a family. Good luck to you. I work 4 days a week and can't for the life of me see how id fit a child into the mix.

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  • Hi I'm a teacher too and mid thirties. My assessment this year confirmed my "self diagnosis" so I felt I'd already mostly come to terms with it before hand. I haven't had any help since my diagnosis although I discovered this week the place I went to offers post diagnostic support. I've tried to look for peer groups but have so far only found one which you need to be on Facebook to join so that's out of the question.  Mostly near me they are for parents,  children, carers or people with complex needs. I've found the forum helpful in terms if support. I'd just like to be able to meet up with similar people to talk through experiences. There's a lot in my head and this forum is the only outlet.

    It is difficult distinguishing what's autism based and what isn't and its very difficult to get out of the habit of attributing everything to autism. It does help me understand myself more in social interactions now.

    You must be exhausted teaching and bringing up a family. Good luck to you. I work 4 days a week and can't for the life of me see how id fit a child into the mix.

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