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Recently diagnosed adult.

Krafti

Hi, a newbie here. 

i have just been diagnosed at 49. I have read some of the discussions here and it was as if people have described my life through their eyes. When I was told I have autism my entire life suddenly made sense. Everything came in to order, the confusion, the sudden onsets of panic, wondering why nobody could understand why I was doing things or reacting to certain situations the way that I was. As I’m sure many of you will understand. 

Anyway, I’m relieved to finally know who I am and be able to relate to somebody. 

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  • Hi. I am also a newbie and like you I was diagnosed recently and later in life at 42. I can totally relate to how you feel about the diagnosis making sense of your life.

    I have been told by my father and my husband that I am probably not autistic and that hurts as I feel they really don't know me. I feel lonely in the sense that nobody can see how I experience the world. I go from totally believing the diagnosis fits me to sometimes doubting that I am autistic. Does anyone else feel that way?

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    It’s scary how many people don’t accept that people are different. I was told by a friend once that autism is just an excuse to explain your mistakes. In fact a diagnosis brings clarity where before it didn’t exist. I’ve felt alone until recently. My mother has even started to read and watch videos to better understand me as she couldn’t grasp what it really feels like. 

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  • in reply to NAS79874

    It’s scary how many people don’t accept that people are different. I was told by a friend once that autism is just an excuse to explain your mistakes. In fact a diagnosis brings clarity where before it didn’t exist. I’ve felt alone until recently. My mother has even started to read and watch videos to better understand me as she couldn’t grasp what it really feels like. 

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