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New and getting diagnosis

aspertic

hello,

I'm new to this forum. I am 54 years old and have had (yesterday), the first part of a two-stage diagnostic process. 

The consultant was very nice, but I feel quite flat about the whole thing. It was almost like I had to justify myself. I recognise much of the Asperger characteristics and it has helped me understand a lot of my life up to now. The next part of the process takes place in a month and will involve "things to do". I'm not sure what this means. I am feeling anxious about the whole thing now. Another thing to fuel anxiety.

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  • Aspertic welcome to the community.  It's very hard to get away from alcohol and drugs - 6 months - you've done really well staying away from self-medicating despite the anxiety.          

    At present you need to contain the anxiety so it isn't so overwhelming?

    I'm very sorry to hear that you had the crisis - it must have been terrible for you.  Sending best wishes that this is the start of a new cycle of more peace and happiness.  

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  • Aspertic welcome to the community.  It's very hard to get away from alcohol and drugs - 6 months - you've done really well staying away from self-medicating despite the anxiety.          

    At present you need to contain the anxiety so it isn't so overwhelming?

    I'm very sorry to hear that you had the crisis - it must have been terrible for you.  Sending best wishes that this is the start of a new cycle of more peace and happiness.  

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