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Diagnosed 2 weeks ago at 37

SilmarilCritter

Hi there, I'm a 37 year old woman and I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago. I've suspected I had autism for a while but was never certain so I initially felt relief when I got the diagnosis. But now I don't know what I'm feeling. I feel... kind of flat? My support network has been good but I'm not great at talking about myself and how I'm feeling so I'm struggling to identify my emotions.

I've heard about skill regression but as a very high masker I never really thought it would happen to me. Maybe this is what is happening?

I was just wondering how others felt post-diagnosis.

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  • Firstly welcome to the 'latelings' club and congrats on your diagnosis.

    What you describe is common for most late diagnosed adults. You will need to take time to process that you are autistic. You will likely feel varied emotions as you start to view your life and past life through the lens of autism.

    I was in my early fifties when I officially became a 'lateling' and 3 years later I am still learning. I went through a stage of grief over all the 'what if's' and 'aha!' moments.

    The best thing I suggest is to take all the time you need and be kind to yourself as you are not broken but merely different. Try to find an adult autism support group near you for when you are ready to meet other autistics. You might find talking to other autists that what you struggle with you might find common ground and a shared understanding.

    Ask you questions on this forum as there is no silly questions and the folks on here are understanding. It has been invaluable to me since joining.

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  • Firstly welcome to the 'latelings' club and congrats on your diagnosis.

    What you describe is common for most late diagnosed adults. You will need to take time to process that you are autistic. You will likely feel varied emotions as you start to view your life and past life through the lens of autism.

    I was in my early fifties when I officially became a 'lateling' and 3 years later I am still learning. I went through a stage of grief over all the 'what if's' and 'aha!' moments.

    The best thing I suggest is to take all the time you need and be kind to yourself as you are not broken but merely different. Try to find an adult autism support group near you for when you are ready to meet other autistics. You might find talking to other autists that what you struggle with you might find common ground and a shared understanding.

    Ask you questions on this forum as there is no silly questions and the folks on here are understanding. It has been invaluable to me since joining.

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