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Age 47 Diagnosis

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I had an assessment today and recieved a diagnosis of autism.  Mind blown! How have I got to age 47 without a diagnosis? It feels like I've lost 47 years . Still processing obviously but feeling shocked, overwhelmed,  scared, relieved, cross, angry, sad and cheated. And completely uncertain! 

Lots of research for me this weekend I know that!! 

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  • Hi there,

    I know just how you feel, I was diagnosed at 67... Yes, that's right... 67!

    I felt all the emotions you are now feeling, especialy 'cheated'. I had been let down by the NHS MH teams many times, always being diagnosed with anxiety disorders. Life had indeed been difficult.

    I have now read a number of books on ASD and met and talked to many others in my position. It seems that it is not at all unusual to receive a late diagnosis.

    Getting assessed was the best thing I ever did.

    Give yourself time and carry on with your research. I found quite a few e-books at affordable prices on an internet shopping site (you know which one, I'm sure.)  Some of the best  were written by fellow autists.

    Onwards and upwards, eh!

    Ben

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  • Hi there,

    I know just how you feel, I was diagnosed at 67... Yes, that's right... 67!

    I felt all the emotions you are now feeling, especialy 'cheated'. I had been let down by the NHS MH teams many times, always being diagnosed with anxiety disorders. Life had indeed been difficult.

    I have now read a number of books on ASD and met and talked to many others in my position. It seems that it is not at all unusual to receive a late diagnosis.

    Getting assessed was the best thing I ever did.

    Give yourself time and carry on with your research. I found quite a few e-books at affordable prices on an internet shopping site (you know which one, I'm sure.)  Some of the best  were written by fellow autists.

    Onwards and upwards, eh!

    Ben

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