Published on 12, July, 2020
I had my assessments in May and will receive my feedback/outcome tomorrow. I am very anxious and trying to prepare for a No/Maybe.
How will I feel with a No/Maybe although I feel otherwise and struggle alot.
Good luck!
I understand the anxiety this causes- I told myself that regardless, it was good to start talking about my hidden struggles, so while I would have felt embarrassed if I wasn’t autistic, it’s still a good step talking about things openly.
I received my diagnosis last week, it was such a relief, but it doesn’t change anything, you’re still you, autistic or not. If you’re struggling, you will just look for ways to address those struggles… basically you will just keep going until you find the support you need or ways to make things easier.
knowing I’m autistic doesn’t eradicate the challenges, so if your not autistic, your still in the same boat- “these are my challenges, how can I find a way to make these easier for me”. Knowing why you have challenges is comforting, I’m glad I now understand myself more, it answers questions I had and has given me confidence… but technically it’s not changed anything as yet.
Thanks Debbie. Thats helpful.
Your welcome. I hope the feedback went well and your feeling positive about the outcome
Oooh congrats!! It’s very liberating to get that confirmation! I wish I was told how long the report would be! I have been expecting mine soon… at least we have the important answer though! It’s nice to speak to people in the same boat!
I feel I need a badge and a tshirt! :-) I dont resent my previous self but I perhaps have some upset with my mum not being able to get me the support in school. No wonder I needed a mentor for uni I struggled massively. and it was just anxiety and depression but felt it was much more complex than that, especially the interpersonal and socialising side of things. My mum didnt have the emotional capacity to raise me at times due to serious mental illness and this explains why I was left with it undiagnosed. It feels like I have permisson to say the way I am and would greatly appreciate recommendation on books/biographies from women with Autism.
I am happy for you DA that you have received your diagnosis and you are feeling relieved.
SHZ said:I am very relieved and pleased to say I have been diagnosed with Autism.
That is great news.
I hope you don't have the issues some people do of feeling resentment that nobody diagnosed you before, or that your life was all a lie up to this point etc.
Post diagnosis blues are quite common but it is healthy to see it as now knowing what is really going on and using this as a starting point. Look back and understand why things happened the way they did, don't resent them. Try to treat it as data if you can.
Educate yourself on your condition and where you find yourself struggling (chances are high that you will) then get help. We can offer some help here but the most effective approach is with a therapist with autism experience.
Welcome to the official badge wearing club of autism
I am very relieved and pleased to say I have been diagnosed with Autism. They explained a full report will be available within 1 month. I am so glad the process is concluded and it was worth all the stress and self exploration. Thank you so much for your support here.