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37 and diagnosed Autistic for Christmas

ChestersDad

Hi Guys, 

Newbie here. At the grand age of 37, I received my diagnosis last week. Was actually expecting an ADHD one and not Autism but the test they did was only for Autism (?) and that came back that I am, so now I'm waiting for the ADHD one to take place.

I've bought a journal and started writing things down. Remembering stuff from the past that has really affected me but I've put on a brave face. I'm learning a lot online (any good YT channels or Podcast, please let me know!). But seriously how hard is it to know what is the real you and what is stuff you've been masking?! 

Feeling a little lost TBH, figured this was a good place to come and say hi! 

Cheers

Jimmy

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  • Hey Jimmy, 2 great books / audiobooks that initially helped me was Untypical by Pete Wharmby and Why Can’t I Just Enjoy Things by Pierre Novellie. They are both later diagnosed people writing about their experiences. They both hit home throughout. Made me feel both rooted and accepting of my diagnosis although like you, I’m very recent and got a long way to go to start understanding / believing that it’s not been all my fault all these years!

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  • Hey Jimmy, 2 great books / audiobooks that initially helped me was Untypical by Pete Wharmby and Why Can’t I Just Enjoy Things by Pierre Novellie. They are both later diagnosed people writing about their experiences. They both hit home throughout. Made me feel both rooted and accepting of my diagnosis although like you, I’m very recent and got a long way to go to start understanding / believing that it’s not been all my fault all these years!

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