I got my diagnosis today!!!

I'm so relieved.

Got a message at 9am saying I would get a phone call at 10, but due to an admin hiccup it got delayed until 10.30.  

She said she can give me a diagnosis and I got all confused and asked "Does that mean yes?"

Yes. 

She's going to put me on the list for a post diagnostic support group, but it could be a month or two.

I knew it had to be autism, but there was still that doubt.  It's so reassuring to finally have the confirmation. 

Other emotions have yet to make themselves felt, but processing is happening.

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  • I had 3 post diagnosis online meetings with someone who worked for the branch of the NHS who diagnosed me. As well as the wonderful paperwork you mentioned…

    The sessions, whilst not enough, were what I used to build my confidence in talking about my experiences. It’s what ultimately gave me the confidence to post on here. I’d observed for a while, but constantly deleted any introductory posts I would write. When these sessions ended, I typed something and hit post.