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AutisticBeaut2025

Hello! 

How come you get people who are aware that they are autistic and feel relieved when they finally get diagnosed then on the other end of the line you get people who are totally unaware that they are yet neurotypical people can see that they are but they can't? If they were to find out that they were then then they may have a completely different reaction i.e. be upset or take a little longer to let it sink in. Does this make sense?

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  • I made it to 56 without knowing. I only know now because I burnt out (3rd time) and had to find out what was wrong (this time I had the time, money, wherewithal and determination to sort it out.

    I wondered why my life has been the way it has, so I saw a psychologist. Grief has been almost overwhelming for a number of reasons, as it forces you to reframe the past.

    But I have now analysed myself and know my weaknesses and differences.

    The reasons for knowing and the significance of knowing vary greatly. So the response can be quite different.

    Nobody actually knew. I was just a bit quirky but private and good at my job. The stress is hidden and you find coping strategies without knowing what you're doing. 

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  • I made it to 56 without knowing. I only know now because I burnt out (3rd time) and had to find out what was wrong (this time I had the time, money, wherewithal and determination to sort it out.

    I wondered why my life has been the way it has, so I saw a psychologist. Grief has been almost overwhelming for a number of reasons, as it forces you to reframe the past.

    But I have now analysed myself and know my weaknesses and differences.

    The reasons for knowing and the significance of knowing vary greatly. So the response can be quite different.

    Nobody actually knew. I was just a bit quirky but private and good at my job. The stress is hidden and you find coping strategies without knowing what you're doing. 

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