Published on 12, July, 2020
My name is Catriona. I was diagnosed with Autism via the Lorna Wing Centre this month. My diagnosis was a smooth process and I'm glad I didn't use the NHS in the end. I started out with them but the waiting was horrible and they didn't keep me posted, when I called up asking how long the woman on the phone got a bit annoyed so I decided to go with the Lorna Wing Centre. No complaints with them. There was a wait, yes, but they kept me informed and with the assessment they were patient, supportive and more than understanding with me.
I'm glad to finally know who I am for the first time in my life. It's a wonderful feeling and I don't think I'll ever forget it. It was suggested I join an online community so I thought I would give this one a try and see how it goes.
I've got that as well, the comfort in knowing some of the answers I've been wondering about for a long time. It really is the best feeling ever.
I don't have any immediate goals, I think I am just going to chill and relax, see where that takes me. I don't want to push myself too early on.
Glad you're chuffed! I was absolutely delighted haha, it explained everything. Since then I've just been much more comfortable in who I am. Which is all very good indeed!
What's your first goal? Or you're just chilling and seeing how things go?
Haha I will keep you posted, if I figure anything out.
Thank you so much.
It's such a big moment and I feel I can breathe now and start living, if that makes any sense. I've spent all my life up till now feeling confused and not really living.
How are things for you now? I hope all is going well.
If you work out what to do next let me know as I'm a bit stumped!
Congrats! I got mine last year, it's a big life moment. Hope it brings you peace of mind. You can now go forth and be extra cool and embrace who you are.
Ditto I'm the same, filled with so much relief at having the answers but at the same time I'm at a loss of what to do next and where to go from here. I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking this way.
Hello Ben. Thanks, I've been taking it easy for a while as I've been recovering from a mental breakdown and burnout. This has definitely boosted me up though.
Nice to meet you
Hello Catriona, welcome to the forum,
I'm happy you now know who you are, I completely understand how that feels.
Take it easy for a while and just enjoy the feeling....
....you are Catriona.
Ben
The relief is amazing, that now I have an answer that explains so much. I'm still coming to terms with what it all means but so far it's been very positive.
I'm glad that you're having such a positive reaction to it, I know for some people it isn't always that way.
Thank you, Becky and congratulations on your own diagnosis. I'm happy for you and that you felt the same I did. I wasn't sure if my feelings were natural or not.
Nice to meet you Catriona. I'm also newly diagnosed, and completely agree with the feeling being wonderful!