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Feeling confused and lost after Autism diagnosis

Danny M
7 months ago

I’ve always struggled in life with certain aspects but found coping mechanisms to get round the problems and the various mental health issues I developed. But having recently been diagnosed with Autism at the age of 43, following my 16yr old son's diagnosis 8 months ago; I thought that now I had a cause / label for why I am the way I am it would be clear / easier and I could better understand myself; but now I feel more confused than before and notice things more and feel anger and frustration, I also don’t want to use it as an excuse. It that normal?  

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  • 7 months ago

    Oh yes, normal.  Grief, sadness, confusion, heartbreak, confusion, frustration ..... and did I mention confusion?
    Sadly, at a time when people really need help, the NHS is utterly useless.

    I am now having to pay a LOT of money for therapy as I have been unable to get any help from the NHS.

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  • 7 months ago

    Oh yes, normal.  Grief, sadness, confusion, heartbreak, confusion, frustration ..... and did I mention confusion?
    Sadly, at a time when people really need help, the NHS is utterly useless.

    I am now having to pay a LOT of money for therapy as I have been unable to get any help from the NHS.

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