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Newly diagnosed, feeling like I have arrived on a new alien planet ...

Louise
over 1 year ago

Hi there, I am new here. I just received my diagnosis last week. 

I am feeling like I have arrived on a new alien planet ... Alien Honestly, I am struggling. 

I feel like I am feeling every possible emotion in response to my diagnosis: relief, understanding (but at the same time confusion), frustration (how did no one spot this before?), isolation.... You name it! It's a rollercoaster. 

I was wondering if anyone had any advice for me (and other who are newly diagnosed) - any tips, ideas for connecting to others on the spectrum, book recommendations, online support groups.... 

Thank you Heart️

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  • over 1 year ago

    Hello Louise,

    wellcome to the community. I would recommend Untypical by Pete Wharmby, an amazing book that really  captures the way we see and experience the world.. Thinking In Pictures by Temple Grandin is a famous book and she has a good website as well. There is a HBO film of her life and I recommend seeing that too.

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  • over 1 year ago

    Hello Louise,

    wellcome to the community. I would recommend Untypical by Pete Wharmby, an amazing book that really  captures the way we see and experience the world.. Thinking In Pictures by Temple Grandin is a famous book and she has a good website as well. There is a HBO film of her life and I recommend seeing that too.

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