Published on 12, July, 2020
I was diagnosed back in October of last year and since then I've just been a mess mentally, (worsening depression, anxiety, and self-hate). Before I was diagnosed, I was under the impression that I was struggling with just both anxiety and depression for most of my life and that these difficulties I've been having could be fixed. Now, however, I've been having difficulty coming to terms that I'm autistic, that the difficulties won't go away, and that I will have to find a way to work with them. I don't know how to accept myself.
Hi. I was diagnosed at 28 and went through similar emotions. It is really tough to come to terms with. I can’t say you won’t have difficulties, but I can say that knowing the source of the issue can really help manage it and make it better. Knowing and identifying how you struggle in relation to ASD can help you make adjustments to your life to lower that anxiety and depression.
If you can afford it, I would recommend counselling with someone who specialises in autism. And people here will always listen and support!
Hope you feel better.
It has answered some lingering questions about myself but it has somewhat given me more. Hopefully, I will come to terms with the diagnosis.