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Diagnosed Yesterday!

Batfink1

Hi Universe , I  am a 51 year old Woman, and I have just been diagnosed yesterday, I have mixed emotions, the first was relief as now my life and all that has happened makes sense, second reaction I now know I have this condition for sure and it makes everything hard.

I am lucky I have a supportive partner, I don’t know anyone with Autism apart from myself, so I’m on here to meet people like me, as I can feel I am alone with all of this.

I feel like I am standing in front of a huge signpost, with a hundreds of directions, and I am not sure what to do next, do I tell anyone, do I have to tell anyone like the bank etc, where to get help if I need it,  is there anything I need to do now straight away, the list goes on.

Anyway hello to all, any thoughts or advice is greatly appreciated.

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  • Hi and welcome.Hugging

    You've landed in the right place for help, support and answers to the many questions you probably have.Blush

    Im late diagnosed too, I felt like I had to do certain things when I got a diagnosis and I started to rush into joining ND in person groups because its what I thought I should be doing. I am now a lot more relaxed about my diagnosis and I do the things I enjoy, like chatting and browsing on here. So maybe just take things slowly, feel your way into things and be gentle with yourself.

    Wishing you well.Blush

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  • Hi and welcome.Hugging

    You've landed in the right place for help, support and answers to the many questions you probably have.Blush

    Im late diagnosed too, I felt like I had to do certain things when I got a diagnosis and I started to rush into joining ND in person groups because its what I thought I should be doing. I am now a lot more relaxed about my diagnosis and I do the things I enjoy, like chatting and browsing on here. So maybe just take things slowly, feel your way into things and be gentle with yourself.

    Wishing you well.Blush

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