Hello everyone. So I got my ASD diagnosis in June this year and although I had always been told for the majority of my life that I suffered with anxiety and depression obviously I now know that was not the case and it was in fact Autism. I’m ok with that and it explains many things historically about me. But just recently I’ve had such a bad time, I can only describe it as a burnout shutdown. I’ve not wanted to engage, I’ve withdrawn, I’ve even had to go to my bosses at work and reduce the hours I work and responsibilities which is something I never thought I’d do. I feel like I’m having to be everything to everyone and I’ve forgotten how to be me (without the mask). I’ve also found that the help I used to get from my doctors before my diagnosis has completely disappeared and now their stance is that now I’m autistic it’s not their problem so go to my autism hub. The waiting list for this is 6 months and I am on the list. I think what I’m asking is that, has anyone else felt this way after a diagnosis? Does it get any better? Any tips to shrug off the sinking feeling and loneliness? I can’t explain to anyone else how I feel because I don’t know myself and it’s so difficult trying to explain an autistic mind to someone who isn’t. Many thanks for reading my long ramble and for your support in advance 
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