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figuring out who i am

HMN

hi everyone! I was diagnosed with autism last week and am still navigating what that means for me and how it will affect my life from now on. 

if anyone has had any autism-related experiences (like certain behaviours or actions of yours happened because you are autistic) that they wouldn't mind sharing, I really would appreciate it. I'm going through the process of putting a name to the experiences I've had throughout my life and slowly realising that many things I considered to be 'weird' about myself (such as sensory overload) were actually autistic traits!

I'm also trying to figure out how to non-awkwardly (and hopefully not very anxiety-ridden) tell my friends about my diagnosis. I don't want them to think of or treat me differently but I do want them to know at some point.

any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated :D 

have a lovely day!

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  • Only you can know when it's right to share.  My diagnosis is recent as well, and I have told almost no one so far, not because I fear the reaction but rather because I am taking the time to adjust in my own mind to the confirmed reality.  No doubt I will share beyond close family in due course, but that's for a future me to decide, and likewise you will do the same when you are ready.

    Good luck, and remember that you are fabulously YOU!  Smile

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  • Only you can know when it's right to share.  My diagnosis is recent as well, and I have told almost no one so far, not because I fear the reaction but rather because I am taking the time to adjust in my own mind to the confirmed reality.  No doubt I will share beyond close family in due course, but that's for a future me to decide, and likewise you will do the same when you are ready.

    Good luck, and remember that you are fabulously YOU!  Smile

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