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Its all new to me

Rainbow

At 48 I have just been diagnosed with ASD.

I've felt relief and overwhelmed at the same time

I want to learn all about myself. Previously diagnosed with several labels. Bi Polar, EUPD, dependant, GAD. Now I believe iv'e just been Autistic all along. With anxiety and depression.

Everything I Google ( like I cant drink water without juice, a sensory issue and things not even looked at in the assessment) and Google replies yes yes yes. 

Struggling for most of my life. I do believe though as a Christian I am not a mistake and it's possible to live a Happy life.

No one is defined by a diagnosis, but instead it explains that people who are like me just don't fit into a cynical, fast paced, pressured world. But being different is a super power.

What do you think?

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  • Welcome to the community! I was diagnosed depression and tourette and told many times, that i just need to take less stress, not take everything seriously and literally and just find some friends. Nobody understood that I just can't be like others. I'm on my way, my assessment is planned for October/November this year. I wish you all best and hope that you enjoy being here.

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  • Welcome to the community! I was diagnosed depression and tourette and told many times, that i just need to take less stress, not take everything seriously and literally and just find some friends. Nobody understood that I just can't be like others. I'm on my way, my assessment is planned for October/November this year. I wish you all best and hope that you enjoy being here.

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  • in reply to Alien0n3arth

    Lovely to meet u. Having a diagnosis really does help with self acceptance. Ppl can be so flippant cant they. With these unhelpful comments. I hope a diagnosis is a positive thing for you. I have had lots of types of therapy but although c.b t was invaluable and I use it. My latest psychiatrist has referred me to get sensory support. Which isnt something ever offered b4. So a diagnosis can get you more support. I have a terrible reaction to base music. From neighbours. I literally meltdown. And I thought why does it impact me so much. Now I realise I can't help it. But I love earrpods. Recently got a cuddle animal with weighted arms. Can't say the name as might b seen as advertisement but especially for autism. I never carried a teddy around after age 8 but this animal is soft like a cat but I dont have to feed lol. Stroking is calming. The weighted arms r like a hug. B4 I wouldnt have even thought of this. Also have a weighted blanket. There's lots of things that help.