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Trouble Accepting

Paul P

I've recently been diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum, described as someone with high functioning autism. 

I'm old enough that to me, autism is something very different to the more modern understanding and I'm having a hard time letting go of self hating terms like I'm broken, that I'm a freak, that I'm never going to get better.

I've had mental health issues most of my life and have been on some form of medication for about 60% of my life. Had a traumatic childhood event as well to contend with.

I joined up because I'm hoping to get a clearer understanding of what this means, how to reconcile the difficulties I have at work, particularly with emotional control when I'm questioned or challenged inappropriately.

I am currently seeing a therapist who specialises in treating neurodivergant people as well 

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  • Hi, I can totally relate. Honestly I could have wrote your post. Only difference is that my therapist isn't very clued up on asd. 

    I'm struggling with fear. Fear of judgement, ridicule and rejection. And that I'll be alone for the rest of my life. My confidence and self esteem were not great before my diagnosis. They're even lower now.

    I am working on this, to try and turn it all around.

    I wish you all the best. 

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  • Hi, I can totally relate. Honestly I could have wrote your post. Only difference is that my therapist isn't very clued up on asd. 

    I'm struggling with fear. Fear of judgement, ridicule and rejection. And that I'll be alone for the rest of my life. My confidence and self esteem were not great before my diagnosis. They're even lower now.

    I am working on this, to try and turn it all around.

    I wish you all the best. 

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