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Just been diagnosed and feeling sad - what support can I get?

flohusband93

Hi there

Hope we are all doing OK in this crazy world. 

I (32F) have just been diagnosed with autism and finding it to be a big thing to come to terms with. On top of struggling to find work, feeling low and getting used to the idea that I'm autistic, I've been feeling very overwhelmed and sad. It feels like a massive thing to start reappraising your whole life and I've been having low mood and some suicidal ideation, although no plans to act on it. 

Is this normal? It's a lot for me, and I'm just starting to find my way with it. I feel like I really need a support group of people who are also autistic who would also understand what it's like to be like this.

Thanks

A dysregulated and emotional female

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  • I'm not diagnosed,  and I myself wonder how I would actually feel if I ever get diagnosed,  bit I'm here two years in this forum and I've seen quite much. I've also seen many posts of people who feel down after getting diagnosed with autism as well as other conditions. These feelings are normal, although may be problematic as its in your case. If you need urgent help, you may contact a help line or if not, maybe you find NAS resources helpful.

    www.autism.org.uk/.../how-will-i-feel-after-receiving-an-autism-diagnosi

    Having the formal diagnosis gives you access to support groups and specific therapies. You can check if there are any groups in your area. You can also stick around here and maybe find like minded people. For me the fact that im nit only one having such problems and symptoms means a lot.

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  • I'm not diagnosed,  and I myself wonder how I would actually feel if I ever get diagnosed,  bit I'm here two years in this forum and I've seen quite much. I've also seen many posts of people who feel down after getting diagnosed with autism as well as other conditions. These feelings are normal, although may be problematic as its in your case. If you need urgent help, you may contact a help line or if not, maybe you find NAS resources helpful.

    www.autism.org.uk/.../how-will-i-feel-after-receiving-an-autism-diagnosi

    Having the formal diagnosis gives you access to support groups and specific therapies. You can check if there are any groups in your area. You can also stick around here and maybe find like minded people. For me the fact that im nit only one having such problems and symptoms means a lot.

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