Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi. I am newly diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, had my assessment of Tuesday just gone, and the consultant closed his book and gave me his diagnosis. At first I was shocked and I was upset and cried. But since then, I am struggling to come to terms with this, and feel like I’m a fraud / over-exaggerated or faked my way through the assessment. I’ve always been alone, had limited friends and struggled socially particularly with relationships. I told one of my friends who said it makes sense, but my family ask if the doctor is wrong, and how they didn’t notice. I keep going through my head of all the questions, replaying the answers and questions, and how I acted in the assessment and feel like a fraud. Any help would be good as I’m struggling a bit with this. Don’t know if anyone can help. New to the community and this group thing.
thanks gareth
Hi Gareth, Plastic is so right. It's hard to process right now, but ultimately it's an opportunity to sculpt a life that works for you, rather than spend it trying to mould yourself to one that doesn't. Meanwhile, the community here will help you.
Give your family time. They need to adjust too. My mother is 80. It's been a shock for her too, but in the end I think it will place some stuff for her.
Thank you Dawn for the advice and kind words x