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Hello, Im mia. I l love cats, Disney, and crafting (particularly embroidery) at the moment. I was diagnosed with autism late last year. Although I already self identified, I feel the diagnosis has caused significant challenges in accepting myself. Im hoping that connecting with others may help me feel less alone in this journey. 

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  • Hello.

    Why is it that is causing you to not accept it? I suspect it is a negative thought or association, somehow you think you are less capable, not as good, or have shame or a sense of not being able to do things.

    A lot of these are internally generated. You control them. They are often not true. It is a perception problem.

    You can do more than you think. Being a bit different in how you process the world is neutral, it is not good or bad. You layer the meaning on top of this based on preconceptions, experience, thoughts. You can challenge these.

    You are who you are and always have been. There is nothing to accept. But there is information which you can use to your advantage to make your life easier.  But is means closely observing yourself and making sober adjustments. You can't do this when you are in denial.

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  • Hello.

    Why is it that is causing you to not accept it? I suspect it is a negative thought or association, somehow you think you are less capable, not as good, or have shame or a sense of not being able to do things.

    A lot of these are internally generated. You control them. They are often not true. It is a perception problem.

    You can do more than you think. Being a bit different in how you process the world is neutral, it is not good or bad. You layer the meaning on top of this based on preconceptions, experience, thoughts. You can challenge these.

    You are who you are and always have been. There is nothing to accept. But there is information which you can use to your advantage to make your life easier.  But is means closely observing yourself and making sober adjustments. You can't do this when you are in denial.

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