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Age 47 Diagnosis

NAS80869

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 completely agree with what you have said but you are not alone I was diagnosed with higher functioning autism last year and I was 56 years old (57 now) and I had many of the feelings you are having but don't worry a lot of those feelings lessen. They don't completely go away but it allows you to see the problems you have been having all your life and why they happened which allows you to accept it and rectify it the best way you can.

    Something you should look into is getting in touch with the organisation that dealt with you diagnosis and ask if there are any link workers that can help you. I don't know where you are from but I live in North Tyneside and I have access to a link worker that I have talked about my problems I've had. I haven't seen her for a while but just today I sent her an email as I am still having problems

    I find writing posts on this forum can help too. Me writing this is helping me overcome the stresses I am having at the moment. 

  • in reply to NAS75968

    I hadn't considered that there may be link workers.  I've basically been left to fend for myself since we hung up the Zoom call that was my consultation!

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