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Just diagnosed

phantomcat

I was diagnosed with asd at the end of last week after spending forever never fitting in and always feeling like I don't really belong on this world. Diagnosed now and it does feel good to finally "know" the truth about myself, though still feeling a bit overwhelmed but I'm guessing this is normal? The assesor did say there's no right or wrong way to feel and that it could be months or years before I finally process this.

It's sure fab to have my diagnosis though!

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  • Good afternoon from America, phantomcat!

    Congratulations on your diagnosis! Yes, it’s completely normal to have mixed feelings following the diagnosis. Some people feel relieved, while others feel grief, and it’s totally possible to feel both at the same time. It’s a big thing to suddenly know what has been the barrier to the social life you were told was normal. I hope that as you go through all the emotions it ends up leading you towards self-acceptance.

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  • Good afternoon from America, phantomcat!

    Congratulations on your diagnosis! Yes, it’s completely normal to have mixed feelings following the diagnosis. Some people feel relieved, while others feel grief, and it’s totally possible to feel both at the same time. It’s a big thing to suddenly know what has been the barrier to the social life you were told was normal. I hope that as you go through all the emotions it ends up leading you towards self-acceptance.

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