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Introduction, newly diagnosed

Larissa

Hello, I've recently been diagnosed with autism. I'm not sure what to expect on here, but I thought I'd give it a go! I've always felt like something was different, and now I know what it is I'm glad, but I'm not really sure where to go from here. I have a lot of questions and I'd just like to talk to other people as I don't know anyone with autism and It'd be interesting to learn more and see if my struggles relate to anyone else as I have always felt like bit of an outsider. 

  • in reply to Stuart333

    A part of me saw it coming, I was on the waiting list for a few years so I had a lot of time to think about it and if I wasn't diagnosed, I don't know how I'd feel, because I've always felt like there's something different about me.

    I'm mostly just wondering what other people have struggled with and how they've overcome those struggles as I don't know anyone with autism and I'm hoping I'll have people to relate to.

    Thanks, this was helpful. 

  • Hello.

    I'm pleased you feel glad. It is common to have whole mix of emotions.

    What would you like to know? 

    Mostly it comes down to knowing and accepting yourself and past, and figuring out how to make things easier in the future.

    Just knowing can reduce the pressure you put on yourself, which can make things easier without changing anything externally. 

  • Hi 

    Welcome to the forum 

    Joined this forum after a few tricky experiences with postal pen friends. 

    Was looking for a female pen pal, with similar interests like reading, photography, art, crafts, jigsaw puzzles, and puzzle books. Prefer digital letters (email, social media, or forum)

  • Hi Larissa, you’ve come to the right place. Everyone is welcoming and any q’s you have, there will be plenty of us to try and help answer them and share many relatable experiences. 

  • Welcome Larissa!
    It's a good place to ask others about their experiences, there are people here who are right at the start of their learning journey, to those who have known themselves for years.  Feel free to join in anywhere and start your own topics, it's all really helpful! We also love to talk about our special interests, so it doesn't have to be serious.

    Enjoy!