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Just diagnosed and feel like I'm falling apart

RosieRosie

Hello all,

Thank you for all your kindness on my previous post. Assessment was done yesterday (with parents' involvement) and confirmed that I am autistic.

I had that rush of relief initially as I really didn't think the psychiatrist would agree, but I'm now completely overwhelmed and broken by it all. It's not helping that, out the four people who know, three have already said "I'm surprised you were diagnosed" / "Ah but we all feel this way, you must have it very mildly." I just want to scream in frustration and anger at that.

I feel like thirty years of trauma and realisation is hitting me all at once and I don't know who to turn to or what to do.

I was expecting to feel a bit all over the place after the assessment, but I'm really surprised at how strong this feeling is and it's scaring me a bit.

Parents

  • I agree with the other commenters. It definitely takes time to adjust. I'm two years down the line from diagnosis and I still have times when I doubt myself or wonder what it means for my life. It does get easier with time though. Sadly, there isn't much you can do about it (unless perhaps you can afford therapy, and find a therapist who understands autism) other than wait for your mind to work things through. But it will get better eventually, you just have to be kind to yourself in the meantime.

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  • I agree with the other commenters. It definitely takes time to adjust. I'm two years down the line from diagnosis and I still have times when I doubt myself or wonder what it means for my life. It does get easier with time though. Sadly, there isn't much you can do about it (unless perhaps you can afford therapy, and find a therapist who understands autism) other than wait for your mind to work things through. But it will get better eventually, you just have to be kind to yourself in the meantime.

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