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NAS78944

more or less 2 months since my late diagnosis.  is it wrong to wonder why i bothered, yes now i have a formal diagnosis but  has it has changed much.  im still struggling to manage, still not getting the support i need and still feeling like im on the wrong planet.  i dont know what i expected if anything but i guess i was hoping things would feel easier.  knowing im autistic doesnt change the world around me and how i struggle with it and its making me feel low.   anyone else felt the same after late diagnosis

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  • Dear NAS78944,

    Thank you for posting, I know that many of our community have gone through similar feelings when they have just been diagnosed. I hope that this feeling might get easier with time, but I know it must be challenging to feel low after receiving a diagnosis. 

    In terms of getting support, it is really common to receive a diagnosis and not be given appropriate aftercare but it could be worth reaching out to your GP or local social care team to see if they know of any services you may be able to access. The NAS also run a Autism Services Directory this is a helpful tool where you can look at what may be available in your local area such as support groups, activities and specialist providers. 

    Please keep reaching out to the online community, we are all here for you. 

    Best wishes,

    Olivia Mod

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  • Dear NAS78944,

    Thank you for posting, I know that many of our community have gone through similar feelings when they have just been diagnosed. I hope that this feeling might get easier with time, but I know it must be challenging to feel low after receiving a diagnosis. 

    In terms of getting support, it is really common to receive a diagnosis and not be given appropriate aftercare but it could be worth reaching out to your GP or local social care team to see if they know of any services you may be able to access. The NAS also run a Autism Services Directory this is a helpful tool where you can look at what may be available in your local area such as support groups, activities and specialist providers. 

    Please keep reaching out to the online community, we are all here for you. 

    Best wishes,

    Olivia Mod

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