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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.

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  • Hi and welcome to the community. I'm not formally diagnosed but have been a member of this forum as a "self discovered" autistic woman for almost 9 years now. I've always felt accepted here, but that Uta Frith article made me feel a bit like I might be an imposter, so you're not alone in how it affected you.

    Would you be happy to share what you have tried implementing, so that we can advise if we've tried the same things and what worked for us?

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  • Hi and welcome to the community. I'm not formally diagnosed but have been a member of this forum as a "self discovered" autistic woman for almost 9 years now. I've always felt accepted here, but that Uta Frith article made me feel a bit like I might be an imposter, so you're not alone in how it affected you.

    Would you be happy to share what you have tried implementing, so that we can advise if we've tried the same things and what worked for us?

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