Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi everyone,
I've just been diagnosed with autism after years of feeling like an alien trying to blend in with humans. I've been different all my life and could never understand why... but last week I received my diagnosis and now things have begun to make a lot more sense and I'm feeling more comfortable with who I am.
I know there's still a lot to find out about myself and how autism impacts life but I feel I'm better equipped to deal with it all now. Anxiety is one of my biggest problems and I've also become depressed somewhere in the mess of my life but I'm hoping both will improve now I'm aware of my autism.
I'm hoping I'll be able to fit in here.
Nice to meet you, look forward to getting to know everyone as I find my feet.
Hey,
I’ve also just joined, having recently being diagnosed.
Sort of suspected it all my life, but the official stamp of approval means I feel like I now have a right to access spaces like this, and boy I wish I had before.
I’m yet to do my own intro post, I’ve just been perusing all the threads and it’s just been so validating and hopeful to see so many of us in it together, so for now that’s my only advice - soak up the joy of finally being on the same planet as the rest of us aliens.
Hi Astralla!