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Following diagnosis did you become more emotional?

Stuart333

Just wondering. Everyone's circumstances are different and the impact depends on past history.

I had my emotions battened down pretty tight. I went to a psychologist to find out why. It led to getting assessed and finding other things. The emotions were squashed as a way to cope, due to trauma and and due to childhood. You learn to mask and bulldoze  through things and ignore the stress.

I now am trying to feel more, but it mostly seems to involve trying to avoid crying. I think this is due to the other issues, not the autism itself. I think I am just being kinder to myself so have permission to notice them.

I think the diagnosis is more related to the feeling of disconnection, i.e. feeling a bit lost, which passed quite quickly. I think the rest is all the baggage.

Parents

  • Unmasking has been difficult and wanting to stay unmasked is even harder because you find out pretty quick you can't just re-mask.

    I've felt anger and grief at my life and what could've been. I'm trying to support myself and navigate life but there's no local support at all and the things I think will help aren't accessible for me or don't exist anymore. It's been really defeating.

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  • Unmasking has been difficult and wanting to stay unmasked is even harder because you find out pretty quick you can't just re-mask.

    I've felt anger and grief at my life and what could've been. I'm trying to support myself and navigate life but there's no local support at all and the things I think will help aren't accessible for me or don't exist anymore. It's been really defeating.

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  • in reply to CherriRobo

    Sorry to hear you are struggling so much, there certainly is a lack of community support for those with autism. This forum has been a place for me to express how I feel because as they say it’s good to write your problems down. At least here you can relate to others who are also autistic and perhaps going through similar issues. Sometimes it’s good to know you are not alone. In terms of professional support your doctor or gp may be the best option there.