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Recently Diagnosed

MooreThanPhil

Hello to everyone in the community.

I have recently received my autism diagnosis and my report mentioned it may be beneficial to use the forums to connect with others, especially other males in their 30’s who had a late diagnosis.

I have suspected autism for a long time but have only recently pursued a diagnosis, I put it off as I questioned how a formal diagnosis would actually affect anything at this stage in my life. What pushed me was the thought of it helping others understand me and maybe help me understand myself.

I am struggling a little after receiving the diagnosis despite me suspecting I am autistic for a long time, I guess hearing it after the assessment felt different.

Im sure I’ll move onto the acceptance stage in time.

  • Hi MooreThanPhil, Congratulations on your diagnosis and welcome to the community. 

    I’m in my 60s, a woman and my relatively recent diagnosis was a huge relief. 


    I hope you enjoy the journey into discovering who you are, and that you gain appreciation and understanding of your being.

  • Thanks for responding, I’m just having a bit a lurk at the moment. Great meet you and hear from you.

  • Hi MooreThanPhil, good to have you here and welcome. I'm a bit older than you in my 50's, only in the last few months I have discovered that I am autistic. I really struggled for many weeks following this but have come to a better place, although there is still a way to go. Interesting to read your comments about questioning diagnosis and its benefits as I am currently in this camp, not seeing the benefit for me and being nervous/fearful of the process. 

  • Hello  

    Thank you for sharing this with the Community. It's understandable that you're struggling after your diagnosis - many people have expressed similar feelings. You may find the following page on our website useful: 

    https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/post-diagnosis-support 

    All the best,

    ChloeMod

  • Hello MooreThanPhil.  Welcome.

    I'm an old coot! (50+ male)......but what you have written above, resonates with me.

    In my experience, hoping for others to understand you better is a bit of a "dream".......but hoping for you to understand yourself better = DEFO possible here (if you can give it some time!)

    "Acceptance" is REALLY important, but that can take some considerable time to achieve.  I hope you will find a few connections here to help that happen for you.

    Yours,

    Number.