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Recent content by DrTweedy

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    New here and to my diagnosis

    Hi, actually, "shame" isn’t the right word—I don’t feel ashamed. The truth is, I haven’t quite figured out how I feel about being autistic at this point.
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    New here and to my diagnosis

    It’s nice to hear back from you. Yes, masking is indeed a complex issue, especially for those of us who received a diagnosis later in life. It's like peeling away layer after layer, and letting go of these masks is going to be a real challenge. Many of my masks, like yours, conceal deeper issues...
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    New here and to my diagnosis

    Thank you, this was incredibly helpful—exactly what I needed to hear. I’ll definitely look into the neuroanatomy aspect further, so any useful links would be greatly appreciated. It would be nice to stay in touch. Have a great rest of your day!
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    New here and to my diagnosis

    Hi I’m based in central London UK
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    New here and to my diagnosis

    Thank you for coming back to me. Yes, it's always reassuring to find identification through shared experiences. I've spent a lifetime searching for answers through various mediums like self-help books, therapy, and AA meetings, which have been very helpful. However, I've always felt that these...
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    New here and to my diagnosis

    Hello, I'm new here. I was formally diagnosed with ASD last year and ADHD a few months ago. As a man in his 50s, married, and with a long-standing career in healthcare, I've become quite adept at masking, though it’s both exhausting and confusing. I struggle with many aspects of life, from...
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