Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello, I'm Katdog
I'm 31, female and I've just been diagnosed with autism.
For me the diagnosis is a relief, because it explains a lot and now my whole life makes sense.
I've always felt different and I've never fit in anywhere. I always say it's like I'm a cat and everyone else is a dog. But no one knows I'm a cat, so I'm expected to act like a dog, and do dog things, but those things never felt right to me and it's not natural, because I'm a cat (Hence the nickname 'Katdog' ... my real name starts with a K).
So it's a relief to know that I'm not a weirdo or an alien or stupid or acting up or exaggerating... I'm autistic. I feel a lot more accepting of myself now.
Can anyone else relate to this?
Also, is this website always really slow at loading/switching pages or is that just my android devices?
Hey!!!
I am a 32 year old female and was diagnosed in January. I felt relief initially, but since then have had a growing sense of anger and disappointment.
I have experience a number of mental health issues, in part due to my struggles as a result of having ASD. I guess I feel sad that I have limitations that stop me achieving things like holding down a full time job or having a family of my own... and angry and disappointed that others don't understand my challenges or utilise my unusual strengths and that I felt forced to not be true to my self in the past.
Anyway, that enough negativity - I am who I am and I have ASD... I am not ASD. Onwards and upwards. What keep you positive about yourself with ASD? And how do you stop your diagnosis from limiting your aspirations, whilst still practicing self care?
Take care.
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lovely good attitude