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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.

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  • I think how you feel will depend on age, experiences and the extent to which you realise it has affected your life.

    I felt a bit lost, I felt sadness and a sense of loss, I wished things could have been different. I felt less confused.  I'm in the acceptance phase now .

    I am not sure how to turn it to my advantage or what to change.

    It is not a magic wand. You have the same problems, but they have a name.

    What type of life to lead is still up to you to identify and do.

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  • I think how you feel will depend on age, experiences and the extent to which you realise it has affected your life.

    I felt a bit lost, I felt sadness and a sense of loss, I wished things could have been different. I felt less confused.  I'm in the acceptance phase now .

    I am not sure how to turn it to my advantage or what to change.

    It is not a magic wand. You have the same problems, but they have a name.

    What type of life to lead is still up to you to identify and do.

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