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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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  • I am awaiting my assessment at 49, having masked until my mid 20s, then simply closed myself off/isolated for decades. All in an effort to avoid my anxieties, and others witnessing some of my more obvious symptoms.

    Only this year did I finally share my real experiences and symptoms with my GP plus a therapist, and also began to realize other people out there have similar lives 

    That is helping greatly, and any diagnosis I am sure will at least bring peace of mind - along with knowing you are part of a large community who share similarities with you..

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  • I am awaiting my assessment at 49, having masked until my mid 20s, then simply closed myself off/isolated for decades. All in an effort to avoid my anxieties, and others witnessing some of my more obvious symptoms.

    Only this year did I finally share my real experiences and symptoms with my GP plus a therapist, and also began to realize other people out there have similar lives 

    That is helping greatly, and any diagnosis I am sure will at least bring peace of mind - along with knowing you are part of a large community who share similarities with you..

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