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Recent content by Patsy

  1. Patsy

    Dragons are awesome.

    Here's my favorite. Ancalagon the Black from the Silmarillion.
  2. Patsy

    Adult diagnosis stories?

    That is very true!
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    Beginning of My Journey

    Thanks!
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    Undiagnosed but curious...is it worth pursuing?

    Thanks for sharing your story! I am "questioning" too at the moment, after having lived most of my life assuming I have Tourette's because of my nervous tics. But it never explained the other traits I have, especially the social ones. Whether you seek a professional diagnosis or not, I hope your...
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    Adult diagnosis stories?

    I'm glad the diagnosis helped you and that the process was comfortable. For me, just realizing the potential that I could be on the spectrum allows me to give myself more grace when I do odd things at work or at social events.
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    Adult diagnosis stories?

    My aunt discovered she might be on the spectrum years after my cousin was diagnosed with Aspergers. It's interesting how these traits disperse in families.
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    Adult diagnosis stories?

    In my case it was my ex-wife who realized I was probably on the spectrum. Unfortunately, she didn't stick around to find out. I feel pretty confident in my place, too, and am still debating whether an actual diagnosis is worth it or if it could be used against me by employers in the future...
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    Adult diagnosis stories?

    Were you diagnosed with Tourette's as well or was that just something you've suspected because of tics? I've always thought I have Tourette's too and still think I might, because I'm not clear if tics can be part of Autism itself or if its because TS is a comorbid.
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    Adult diagnosis stories?

    I'm glad it was helpful for you in making positive changes! How long was the process, in your case?
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    Beginning of My Journey

    I love it!
  11. Patsy

    Beginning of My Journey

    I think it was my mom who said something similar. "Everyone has autistic traits" or something like that. My brother gives me the vibe that he at least can kind of see it. My dad on the other hand just doesn't talk about it.
  12. Patsy

    Adult diagnosis stories?

    For those who were diagnosed later in life, what are your stories? What made you or others suspect you were on the spectrum? What was the diagnosis process like if you received an official assessment?
  13. Patsy

    Beginning of My Journey

    Thanks! I was Patsy for Halloween a long time ago and my friends never stopped calling me that name.
  14. Patsy

    Lonely

    You're not alone in this. I'm new here, but you are most certainly welcome here. I've had similar thoughts about myself being unwanted my entire life. But a lot of that is from anxiety and I think it is for you, too.
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    Beginning of My Journey

    Yeah, you can definitely PM me if you want. What do your family members say?
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