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I got the diagnosis - now what???

Kool_kat

So I got told today i fit the profile and I am autistic (and possibly ADHD). Im not shocked and expected it but still so odd hearing someone say it. 

Ive spent all afternoon wondering if I somehow tricked her and its a mistake. 

I also dont understand how I didnt see it earlier (ive had training on ASD as part of my job).

What do I do now? Im not ready to tell anyone yet. The woman said she'd report to my GP giving recommendations for support and that i should make an appointment. 

Am I supposed to somehow unmask? How do I even do that? 

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  • I’m in the same situation and I actually feel I could accept the ADHD diagnosis more than the ASD diagnosis. I too asked myself did I manipulate this somehow? I’m 58 and no living family and no friends who knew me as a child so it all came from my experience. It’s a struggle isn’t it?

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  • I’m in the same situation and I actually feel I could accept the ADHD diagnosis more than the ASD diagnosis. I too asked myself did I manipulate this somehow? I’m 58 and no living family and no friends who knew me as a child so it all came from my experience. It’s a struggle isn’t it?

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