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I got my Diagnosis…

Catlover

I was sent a copy of my draft report yesterday. I was correct with my previous self diagnosis. I’m not sure how I feel about this, and I cried when I read it, which isn’t usual for me. I’ve not been able to read the entire thing, as the parts I saw made me feel quite bad about myself. I’m also upset by the fact I was ‘that child’ who was unsupported and ‘missed’. And I’m annoyed that it took me so long to realise I was autistic. My diagnosis comes 2 months short of my 49th birthday.

But at the same time, I now have the factual proof which puts my mind at rest. 

Two other conditions were flagged but I don’t feel the need to be assessed for them. I’ll just accept I have them, (as I already suspected I did).

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  • Good news, congratulations.  Its difficult for us who later in life realise (or are nudged into realising), the great awakening, I was diagnosed at 42, also way too late.  Teachers at primary school knew I had difficulties (non-verbal, withdrawn, no idea I needed glasses, etc.) but for some reason never got assessed properly.  There was less in place years ago, even though autism was well know, so we have to accept that.  You just get on with life and blindly stumble through, and its tough, many don't make it far into adulthood unfortunately because its tough, but diagnosis is a chance to reset.

    Day 1 of the rest of your (autistic) life.

    Try and read through the draft report though even if painful, make sure its correct and they haven't missed anything important.

  • in reply to Autimator

    Thanks for the reply. I will try and read it soon, but still can’t face it just yet.

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