I just been diagnosed with Autism at the age of 39

Congratulations and welcome! 

I have just been diagnosed at the age of 45. Get my full report in a week or so but just being told of my diagnoses has given me such relief and peace with myself. It’s honestly a fantastic feeling. 

Wonderful! I also experienced that. Enjoy the feeling!

I felt like that too, it felt so good to actually be able to lable it, I can have power with something I can name. I also somewhat spitefully enjoyed telling an ex who was always going on at me for being weird, that I really couldn't help it, this is officially how I am, but not an excuse. it shut him up which was good.

Thankyou.

Once I'd seriously considered the possibility 3 months ago I was starting to act as though it was reasonably likely.

I still thought they'd say no as I thought I did too well on the frog book. But they told me today they thought it likely after the initial discussion, before we even got to any of the formal stuff. It was just following the process.

So I wobbled a little but my most of the impact has already been considered. They said I might like to go and research it a bit now, but I said it's all I have been looking at for months. I tried to disprove it but kept finding more evidence.

Congratulations Stuart!

Stuart333 said:

I just got the formal confirmation today.

Congratulations, also! 

I'm pleased you found it calming.

I just got the formal confirmation today. I don't know what I feel.

Congratulations on your diagnosis and welcome to the community!

You might find some of the resources here helpful:

NAS - After diagnosis

I'll also just mention a couple of books that helped me immediately after being diagnosed.

Therapy (or counselling) is often recommended for your GP to arrange. In anticipation of that, you might find it helpful to borrow or buy this book. It discusses various types of therapy and counselling, together with advice on choosing the right therapist or counsellor - all from an autistic person's viewpoint:

The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy

And this book enabled me to make some immediate, helpful changes:

Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask!

I got diagnosed with autism last year when aged 24. Glad you feel better with your diagnosis 

Really pleased for you. What a wonderful feeling. I have my assessment on Monday 23rd. Nervous feelings for me atm. 

Hi and welcome home. I was diagnosed last week at the age of 57. It’s a strange calmness.

I'm 35 and I got mine a month ago. It is a relief to know your not broken your just unique.