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Just diagnosed and feel like I’m going backwards

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Hi all,

I was diagnosed with Autism on Monday and even though it will take a while to process, I do feel hope for my future in terms of understanding myself for the first time; but at the moment, I’m just exhausted and it feels never ending. Unable to do basic chores, eating food out the packet - I never really feel hungry anyway. Washing my hair is even harder than normal and I hate the feeling of freshly washed hair next to my face on a good day. 


I’m a 49 year old female and I’d really love to connect with other Autistic people. It would be great to hear how others cope. I have a lot yet to learn but I’m grateful that I don’t have to feel so alone on this planet anymore.


I struggle to rest and end up in a scroll hole on my phone, which I can’t seem to stop once I’m in, even though I know it will exhaust me further. Although on the plus side, I do think I’m feeling a little more self accepting.

Apologies if I’m rambling on and for any typos. I’ve been editing and re reading this for far too long now Upside down

Anyway, thanks for having me on here Blush and I hope to hear back. 

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  • Sorry just wanted to add, I cope by saying no, and ignoring other people’s disappointment as much as I can, by allowing myself to rest. I cater to my sensory needs by darkening the room, sitting in silence, walking in nature, reading, deep breathing hot baths and meditating. I eat a healthy diet and don’t drink much. Very basic but essential. When I’m going on trips, I make sure I have my things around me that give me comfort and try to keep my routine as much as possible. Haha looks like I did have a few things to say after all. I find meditation and vagus nerve activation switches off my nervous system when I’ve ignored it all day / week. I hope some of this helps. 

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  • Sorry just wanted to add, I cope by saying no, and ignoring other people’s disappointment as much as I can, by allowing myself to rest. I cater to my sensory needs by darkening the room, sitting in silence, walking in nature, reading, deep breathing hot baths and meditating. I eat a healthy diet and don’t drink much. Very basic but essential. When I’m going on trips, I make sure I have my things around me that give me comfort and try to keep my routine as much as possible. Haha looks like I did have a few things to say after all. I find meditation and vagus nerve activation switches off my nervous system when I’ve ignored it all day / week. I hope some of this helps. 

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