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ZombieBiker 2 days ago

Hi,

I just received my diagnosis today. I am 53 years of age and this was not something I expected to happen to me.

I don't know how to process it to be frank. I've always been told I'm a bit odd, sensitive and antisocial.

I have to process this. Has anyone else here got any tips on how to process it?

Cheers,

Amanda

NeuroDiverse_Goose 3 hours ago in reply to Katrina Mod

welcome to the community, glad to hear of your diagnoses, as far as any support goes i reccomend trying CBT i can help a little but for me that unmasks ADHD so i need something for that too
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Roy 3 hours ago

Hi and welcome to your community, I don’t really have any tips apart from try to take it slowly. I was diagnosed last year at the age of 57. It takes a long time to process it all. ( if we ever do)

Remember you are still you and have always been autistic. I still mourn the person I might have been, the fact is that we can’t alter the past. There has been situations in the past that I now see with more clarity. Every day you will notice a little bit more of what makes you autistic.
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Katrina Mod 4 hours ago

Hi ZombieBiker,

Welcome to the Online Community! It's great to have you here and I hope you find the space welcoming and supportive.

What you've described here will resonate with many people, it can be overwhelming to receive a diagnosis with a lot of conflicting feelings.

It may take a while to process but here are some resources that we hope will be helpful to you:

Understanding Autism

How will I feel after receiving diagnosis?

Support Following Diagnosis

Identity

I hope you find the Online Community a supportive place to ask questions, share experiences and take things at your own pace.

Kind regards,

Katrina Mod
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