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Feeling lost

Pianocake

Hello,

I recieved my austism diagnosed a few weeks ago now however I'm really struggling with myself.

I did feel confused and unsure but I thought after reading some articles and books I would've begun to feel more at ease and knowing just a tiny bit more about myself. I've tried implementing somethings that I've read but it feels more like it's backfired in that others don't like it or it makes me feel uncomfortable. 

Then this article from Dr Frith has come out and now I'm questioning was my diagnosis correct am I autistic at all?! I just have no clue, I feel like I've lost myself and don't know who I am anymore. Everything is heightened, I'm over analysing everything and I'm just unhappy.

I have signed up for some suppprt sessions so just waiting to hear about those. But I wondered what others have done in this situation and if anything I'm hoping to find people who understand.

Parents

  • Hello and welcome. 

    I am really sorry to hear that you are struggling with yourself.

    Please do not be too discouraged about your early attempts to try new approaches - I think it can take most of us a while to experiment, refine and discover some things which help us in different situations and settings.

    There is another thread which might be of interest in exploring the reaction of various people to Dr Frith's recent article:

     Is Autism too inclusive?! 

    It is good to hear you have signed up for some support sessions.

    I also wondered; if you had seen this section on the main website (it has ideas to consider after diagnosis):

    https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/diagnosis/after-diagnosis

    Do please keep asking your questions - as there are so many people here on the forum - that there is a very good chance that others will share some of your post-diagnosis feelings / experiences (and understand).

    Best wishes.

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  • Hello and welcome. 

    I am really sorry to hear that you are struggling with yourself.

    Please do not be too discouraged about your early attempts to try new approaches - I think it can take most of us a while to experiment, refine and discover some things which help us in different situations and settings.

    There is another thread which might be of interest in exploring the reaction of various people to Dr Frith's recent article:

     Is Autism too inclusive?! 

    It is good to hear you have signed up for some support sessions.

    I also wondered; if you had seen this section on the main website (it has ideas to consider after diagnosis):

    https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/diagnosis/after-diagnosis

    Do please keep asking your questions - as there are so many people here on the forum - that there is a very good chance that others will share some of your post-diagnosis feelings / experiences (and understand).

    Best wishes.

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