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Recently diagnosed at 43, my head is allover the place

Dsar43

Looking for advice. I am recently diagnosed ar 43 with autism level 1. I feel like I don’t even know who I am anymore as my masking/ camouflaging score was extremely high. How can I help myself to understand myself more?

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  • It is normal to feel disorientated. Don't worry. You have aways been in there. It will come.

    Stop worrrying about what other people think all the time and people pleasing. Learn to say no to some things.

    Give yourself some space. Look at some of the accomodations information to free up mental capacity.

    Try to reduce stress. Notice what bothers you and get in touch your feelings.

    Cut down on caffeine and alcohol if appropriate.

    Try to get some sleep and make sure you are hydrated.

    This will now put you in the right frame of mind to see what you really think and like. But it will take time, as in months or even years.

    There are some videos on unmasking on YouTube. Type "autistic unmasking" in the search box. Mom on the spectrum, Auticate with Chis and Debby, Autism from the inside, Orion Kelly, I'm autistic now what, are all channels with info. There are more.

    Watch a few and see if anything sounds good to you.

    Good luck.

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