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Helping me understand myself

Mattyhobs

I have recently been diagnosed with autism. Being 45 I've found it very hard coming to terms with it. But it has made me think about how I act and it does explain a lot about me. I don't communicate well at all and as I will talk to other people I don't socialise.

It's cause of my partner now that I've been diagnosed, but she gets angry with me because of the way I am. I forget things and I tend to shut off without knowing I'm doing it. and i won't have a conversation or I do and i say something totally wrong which winds her up, so I talk less.

I was wondering if anyone knows about any help that's out or people to talk with. As I dont know much about aurtism or what sort of help I need.

I'm not very good at writing things like this and people tend to find it confusing or don't get what I mean. This is rewrite number 102 lol

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  • You're already starting to question things and try to understand yourself, such a big, big step and exciting/daunting adventure has begun! I was diagnosed last month aged 39. It explains a lot, is helping me get to know myself more than just be caught-up in survival-mode. I've found that I'm proud to tell people but it's sometimes a lot to put on other people which I have to remember and respect. I'm lucky that my few friends will accept me whatever and it's not just a learning exercise for me but for them as well. I hope with time you and your partner will gain an awareness, understanding and way to communicate. I'm enjoying finding out about other people's experiences as it's a non-liner spectrum where everyone is different but plenty of similarities to help me navigate this new understanding I'm gaining :)

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  • You're already starting to question things and try to understand yourself, such a big, big step and exciting/daunting adventure has begun! I was diagnosed last month aged 39. It explains a lot, is helping me get to know myself more than just be caught-up in survival-mode. I've found that I'm proud to tell people but it's sometimes a lot to put on other people which I have to remember and respect. I'm lucky that my few friends will accept me whatever and it's not just a learning exercise for me but for them as well. I hope with time you and your partner will gain an awareness, understanding and way to communicate. I'm enjoying finding out about other people's experiences as it's a non-liner spectrum where everyone is different but plenty of similarities to help me navigate this new understanding I'm gaining :)

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