Published on 12, July, 2020
HELLO
I just finished my ASD screening and he diagnosed me very positively with autism. I 'meet and exceed' the criteria, apparently. I m 35 and have long suspected I am on the spectrum.
Phew it feels like a bit of a relief actually, as my initial GP referral was sent this time last summer so it has been a bit of a waiting game.
I went in with no idea what he was going to ask so was feeling really quite anxious and found some of the points really hard to discuss (I don't remember parts of my childhood) but we got there in the end.
I sort of feel like celebrating a bit...is that weird? Tonight I will open a bottle of something nice maybe and raise a toast to me - haha.
Bet you feel a heck of a lot better now huh ?See ? You ARE who you are.Now just get to know yourself.I,ll drink to that also.Enjoy the new phase of your life !
Thanks Def Leepard. I really like your name! It does feel like a new chapter opening up. Hence the desire to celebrate! I'll hold out a few more hours before I open the wine.
Thanks Autumn.A new chapter = a new adventure.Your diagnosis can now set you free.P.s Holding out on the wine for a few hours is great, but getting sloshed on anything else inbetween does not count ok ?