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After diagnosis, what’s next?

Roy

I was diagnosed with autism about a month ago, I was asked if I wanted counselling but was also told that the waiting list is very long. I now have a leaflet but just seem to be at a loss as to being able to move forward.

I can see on the NHS app that my GP has received my report and a member of the clerical staff has filed it in my records. I don’t know if anyone has even read it. I thought the GP might have asked me in to discuss the future and basically how I’m getting on.

What advice has anyone else received?

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  • I recieved none and was just left to get on with it, the thinking being that I had survived for 50 years without help so I was OK. 

    It is confusing, but you are the same person as you were prior to diagnosis, you have the same skills and abilities, diagnosis does not take anything away from you.

    There might be local groups who can provide support, but again don't hold your breath as many seem to be for much younger people, but you might get lucky.

    Look for counsellors and therapists both within and outside of the NHS, have a clear idea of what you want from therapy and couselling, it's OK to  want an emotional vomit, in fact I think that pretty important.

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  • I recieved none and was just left to get on with it, the thinking being that I had survived for 50 years without help so I was OK. 

    It is confusing, but you are the same person as you were prior to diagnosis, you have the same skills and abilities, diagnosis does not take anything away from you.

    There might be local groups who can provide support, but again don't hold your breath as many seem to be for much younger people, but you might get lucky.

    Look for counsellors and therapists both within and outside of the NHS, have a clear idea of what you want from therapy and couselling, it's OK to  want an emotional vomit, in fact I think that pretty important.

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