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How did you cope with your diagnosis?

Jessica

Hello,

Another post I have just read inspired me to start a discussion about this. 

I've recently been diagnosed ASD. I thought I would be absolutely ecstatic with the diagnosis, finally having answers and reassurance. Actually, I have reacted the complete opposite! I feel it has consumed me, and it's all I think about. 

I want to know how other people have coped with their diagnosis, whatever it may be, and however long ago it may have been. Also, if you didn't cope well with it, how did you eventually start to feel better about it? I'm not sure whether to reach out to my boss and ask for some more regular coaching from a trusted colleague who I already go to for coaching once every 5-6 weeks for 1 hour. Does anyone think this may be a good idea? 

I feel this is a trusted space, and can't believe I've actually posted this and broke through a small barrier of my social anxiety! 

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  • Its been 8 months since my diagnosis iam 54 years old and Medically retired . I was formerly constantly diagnosed with stress disorders and depression . the first thing that went was depression iam no longer depressed about actions and behaviours from my past . stress and Anxiety are the same but becoming more managable .

    As for telling your boss I believe we the Neuro Diverse have a place in society so i would . 

    But thats me Iam not in that position .

    I hope you find your answers . or come back to ask more questions ..  

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  • Its been 8 months since my diagnosis iam 54 years old and Medically retired . I was formerly constantly diagnosed with stress disorders and depression . the first thing that went was depression iam no longer depressed about actions and behaviours from my past . stress and Anxiety are the same but becoming more managable .

    As for telling your boss I believe we the Neuro Diverse have a place in society so i would . 

    But thats me Iam not in that position .

    I hope you find your answers . or come back to ask more questions ..  

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