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Newly diagnosed adult

Arlia

Hello everyone, 

I’ve just recently been diagnosed with autism as a 35 year old female. I’ve always suffered with poor mental health, mainly depression and anxiety, and decided to seek out a diagnosis so I could explain to people why I sometimes find things difficult. However, since my diagnosis which was on Tuesday, I’ve just felt so alone. I was hoping to reach out to this online community to speak to others who might be in the same situation. 

Anyway, thank you for taking the time to read this post. 

Arlia

P.S. I love Pokémon 

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  • Hi Arlia Welcome to the forum. I hope you are gentle with yourself as you process your diagnosis. I’m 63 and received a diagnosis last month. Like you I have suffered from depression and anxiety since childhood. I was delighted to receive my diagnosis as it took away much of the self blame for difficulties functioning in daily life. I feel quite alone too but I am hoping to get referred to counselling soon and maybe that will put things in perspective. There are many people here who have had similar feelings to you, so onwards and upwards as an autistic person.

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  • Hi Arlia Welcome to the forum. I hope you are gentle with yourself as you process your diagnosis. I’m 63 and received a diagnosis last month. Like you I have suffered from depression and anxiety since childhood. I was delighted to receive my diagnosis as it took away much of the self blame for difficulties functioning in daily life. I feel quite alone too but I am hoping to get referred to counselling soon and maybe that will put things in perspective. There are many people here who have had similar feelings to you, so onwards and upwards as an autistic person.

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