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Hello :)

bananabread

Hi everyone. I am following what I think is good advice and doing a post here... Still figuring out how to use it properly! 

I have been reading threads from this community for about half an hour and already I am finding it helpful. I was diagnosed level 1 autistic yesterday (I'm aware it's probably too soon to start talking to strangers about it all as I'm still getting my head round the initial shock) they said I probably have ADHD traits too but that assessment is pending. I'm expecting to have my autism report in the next 2 weeks. I have quietly been identifying myself as autistic for probably a little under a year, after about 3 years of 'serious wondering' and online tests telling me I was on the cusp. I am 32 years old (and 6 days) :)

Anyway I'm feeling (or is it more 'thinking'?) a lot of things at present, if I'm honest mainly negative but some positive. Journalling it all while I slowly start to tell trusted people.

Thanks for reading

  • Hi Bananabread, love the name! 

    It's a lot to get your head round, plenty of space to talk about anything you need to. All feelings from getting diagnosed are valid, it's handy to talk through it with others who get who get it. It's okay to talk about the negaitve stuff too, you might find others who feel or felt the same way on their journeys, it is very complicated after all.

    All the best!