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How did you all feel when you were first diagnosed?

Autismman

I’ve been recently diagnosed and have been thinking about it non stop ever since. I’m a 37 year old male and only really came to the conclusion I was probably autistic after I suddenly felt I couldn’t pretend to cope any longer and got quite unwell. I don’t want to feel like some imposter but I can’t help but feel like I wish I ticked all the boxes more accurately. I’ve come across this imposter syndrome as it’s referred to a lot online and it makes sense but I can’t just accept that as it is and move on…it doesn’t bring me much comfort. I was diagnosed with ASD level 1 so perhaps this diagnosis affects my ability to see things clearly anyway or as they are meant to be seen? I don’t know. Just wondering how others felt after they were diagnosed? Was it a huge weight off of the shoulders or did it only raise more questions? Any similar experiences would be great to hear.

Parents

  • Hello. If you've been diagnosed someone has independently concluded you have it. So you can't be an imposter.

    You had some issue , i.e. you couldn't cope. You don't have to not be able to cope all the time for it to be real.

    Being diagnosed does not solve anything, but it does give you a framework around which you can hopefully organise your life more effectively and reduce stress. I suppose it gives you the reassurance you were not going crazy.

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  • Hello. If you've been diagnosed someone has independently concluded you have it. So you can't be an imposter.

    You had some issue , i.e. you couldn't cope. You don't have to not be able to cope all the time for it to be real.

    Being diagnosed does not solve anything, but it does give you a framework around which you can hopefully organise your life more effectively and reduce stress. I suppose it gives you the reassurance you were not going crazy.

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