Newly diagnosed

Hello,

just a quick introduction, I am a 72 years old woman who was diagnosed on 22/8/2023 almost two weeks ago. Hopefully this will be the best decision that I have made in a very long, long time to have an ASD test.

My husband died almost eight years ago and I have struggled so much since. I have moved home five times and struggled with absolutely everything without his support and although, he and I knew that I was “autistic” life was peaceful and good when he was alive. In fact, I didn’t realise how much help and support he gave me, he was just so good at recognising the pointers.

I do not have my report and follow up yet, that should be in the next few day but I do have four sessions booked with a psychologist so, hopefully I will start to get the help needed to be able to live independently.

Best wishes to all, Yvonne

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  • Hello Yvonne,

    Good to have you here.

    I'm sorry that your loss rather toppled you out of balance - but wholly understandable.  I cannot begin to imagine.

    It is excellent that you have moved things forward for yourself and I am pleased that you are pleased with your dx.

    It is doubly excellent that you now have follow-up sessions.  You are a wise one.

    I hope you can stick around and join in a bit - there are worse places to be !!

    Kind regards

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  • Hello Yvonne,

    Good to have you here.

    I'm sorry that your loss rather toppled you out of balance - but wholly understandable.  I cannot begin to imagine.

    It is excellent that you have moved things forward for yourself and I am pleased that you are pleased with your dx.

    It is doubly excellent that you now have follow-up sessions.  You are a wise one.

    I hope you can stick around and join in a bit - there are worse places to be !!

    Kind regards

    Number.

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