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a blue moment

overthinkingonion

hi i am 21 i have had my diagnosis for about a year. i would be so grateful if anyone has any advice.

i have always wanted to be, not the way i am. life with this brain is not the way that i thought my life would be, how do i learn to like myself?

sorry, thank u :)

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  • The problem is that there's a distinct lack of support for people post-diagnosis.  If you are struggling with mental health in general, I'd suggest you speak with your GP or self-refer to Primary care for some talking therapy.  This wont be ASD-specific though.  

    You could also speak to your GP about specific groups or activities that may be of benefit in your area via 'social prescribing' which your surgery can normally facilitate.

    https://www.autism.org.uk/autism-services-directory  is the NAS directory for services that have adapted for the needs of Autistic people, this may also be of some help.

    Many people struggle with self-worth - that isn't limited to ASD.  This is why I feel that your GP might be the best solution / first step.

    I wish you well & welcome to the forum.  I like the user name, btw. 

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  • The problem is that there's a distinct lack of support for people post-diagnosis.  If you are struggling with mental health in general, I'd suggest you speak with your GP or self-refer to Primary care for some talking therapy.  This wont be ASD-specific though.  

    You could also speak to your GP about specific groups or activities that may be of benefit in your area via 'social prescribing' which your surgery can normally facilitate.

    https://www.autism.org.uk/autism-services-directory  is the NAS directory for services that have adapted for the needs of Autistic people, this may also be of some help.

    Many people struggle with self-worth - that isn't limited to ASD.  This is why I feel that your GP might be the best solution / first step.

    I wish you well & welcome to the forum.  I like the user name, btw. 

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