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Hey all! Newly diagnosed

Ornithaur

Hey everyone Wave  

I'm new to these forums and wanted to introduce myself. 

I was diagnosed as autistic a few weeks ago, after a long time of researching and trying to decide. Plus a few years on the waiting list... 

I also have ADHD. With both, it has been an interesting experience being diagnosed as an adult, to say the least. 

I guess I'm figuring myself out now, and so thought these forums would be a good place to connect with others. 

How are you? For those of you diagnosed as adults, did you find these forums useful post-diagnosis?

  • in reply to overwhelmed & underwhelmed ( O & U )

    Hey O&U!

    That's very true, everyone is their own person and has unique experiences. My initial response to the diagnosis was pretty neutral to be fair. Like yep, no surprises. I thought I'd have been more emotional about it, as I know others have shared that being their experience.

    Thank you for the link- I'll check it out! 

  • in reply to Lotus

    Hey Lotus! I totally understand that. Everyone who's now diagnosed wasn't professionally diagnosed at some point, anyway:)

  • in reply to ArchaeC

    Hey ArchaeC!

    Oh good, yes I've already seen some great discussions. I'm glad a space like this exists. 

  • Hi Ornithaur. Welcome to the community.

    I’m in my 60s and I was diagnosed last December. I enjoy engaging with others here. The conversation can be stimulating, and at times challenging.

  • Hi and welcome to the community. I don't have a full professional diagnosis, but I have found this forum very useful.

  • Welcome to the forum !

    You'll find plenty of information & anecdotal evidence here from others about their experiences post-diagnosis - but everyone is different, so while it is interesting to read about the stories of other people, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll end up feeling quite the same.

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

    The NAS has produced some information (link above) which may be of use to you.