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Loz

Just got my ADHD diagnosis a few weeks ago, and got ASD diagnosed today. It was first identified in late 2019, then I was referred in March 2020 so it's been a very long haul. It feels very strange that it all happened so quickly in the end. Other than relieved that they agreed, I'm not sure what to feel about it all. Just glad it's done I suppose.

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  • Deosn't not feel like much, does it? After all that waiting relieve felt is immense.

    What matters is that it gives you some security, e.g. you can ask for reasonable adjustments at work

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    Thank-you Mariusz.  I think it was because it took so long, I'd already worked out what was, and wasn't helping me. I'm fortunate that I don't need a lot of support.  But the complete lack of support and the constant issues I had with my managers who put everything down to my 'bad attitude' rather than working with me; it's made it difficult. In the end, that's why I went for the diagnosis. Should be an interesting conversation when I tell them the outcome of my assessment! Definitely feel the relief that I can now have that conversation. I felt like I was in limbo for the last few years. Perhaps that's why I'm not sure how to feel now. It may take some time to start moving forward again.

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    Thank-you Mariusz.  I think it was because it took so long, I'd already worked out what was, and wasn't helping me. I'm fortunate that I don't need a lot of support.  But the complete lack of support and the constant issues I had with my managers who put everything down to my 'bad attitude' rather than working with me; it's made it difficult. In the end, that's why I went for the diagnosis. Should be an interesting conversation when I tell them the outcome of my assessment! Definitely feel the relief that I can now have that conversation. I felt like I was in limbo for the last few years. Perhaps that's why I'm not sure how to feel now. It may take some time to start moving forward again.

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