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Hi All, I'm Steve.

SteveL
over 3 years ago

So, today I have finally been diagnosed with high-functioning autism. This is a culmination of a long 2 year process delayed by everyone's favourite pandemic and other various factors. Overall, I think I feel somewhat relieved to finally have a diagnosis and hopefully with counselling I can learn to manage my "unique personality traits".

  • over 3 years ago in reply to Deleted user

    Thank you. I was only diagnosed on Monday so it's still sinking in. But even now I am feeling like a huge weight has been lifted off me and I can finally breathe. I have always felt different to other people and now I know why. It's extremely liberating

  • over 3 years ago

    Hi Steve,

    Since my diagnosis, I'm much kinder and patient with myself than before I had it.

    So, congratulations! It's a marvellous opportunity for you. For me, after my     diagnosis, it was tough few days. I initially rejected it and was convinced they'd made a mistake. But now, happily, slowly, and surprisingly, I find it inspiring. In just a short space of time, I'm become much kinder and much more patient with myself than I've ever been before.  I've also stopped worrying about the way I live  and the things I do. And this is just the start. 

    I hope your diagnosis brings you as much clarity to you as it has done for me.

  • over 3 years ago in reply to aidie

    Hi Adie,

    Thanks for the welcome I went via the NHS, which is probably why it took so long.

    I'm overly fussed about my profile image TBH. Why hide what I am. but thanks for the heads-up 

  • over 3 years ago

    hi,

    welcome to this forum  Slight smile

    Just out of curiosity did to go via the NHS or did u go down the private route ?

    I would advise you dont use your real image if you dont want the people you work with to know you are autistic ( just yet )

    feel free to join in any of the discussions