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Relief, Grief & Belief - feelings after diagnosis. New Autistamatic video

What was your first reaction after being diagnosed on the spectrum?

  • Relief

    Votes: 11 47.8%

  • Grief

    Votes: 2 8.7%

  • Belief (in yourself)

    Votes: 2 8.7%

  • I am considering or waiting for formal diagnosis

    Votes: 3 13.0%

  • I am not formally diagnosed and do not intend to be

    Votes: 2 8.7%

  • Other

    Votes: 3 13.0%
  • Total voters
    23
Thanks. I've obviously dealt with this forever, but somehow it all seems suddenly new at the same time. Is that the dang "change" thing kicking in? ;)
I appreciate your reply.
 
@Vince I'm not much younger than yourself and I realise how different my experience would be if I found out now, rather than years ago as I did. Even so I masked most of my life and only recently decided to be open about who and what I am. There is no shame in being AS other than what we accept from an intolerant society. You are among friends here :
 
Another excellent production.
You deserve Pats of encouragement!
:D
Can't wait for the next one.
Might even be working on an idea
or two, for you.;)

Thank you.
We're lucky to have you.
:)
 
sidd851 said:
Another excellent production.
You deserve Pats of encouragement!
:D
Can't wait for the next one.
Might even be working on an idea
or two, for you.;)

Thank you.
We're lucky to have you.
:)
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Thank you Sidd. You are always very encouraging and you know how much I appreciate your insight on this forum. I'm always grateful for ideas and sometimes, as in this case, they can be really useful :)
 
Another excellent production! Such thorough coverage of all the important points in just 16 minutes. I love the way you put us in perspective for all and you snuck in the most important point that the world needs to understand right in the middle. Amazing!

I subscribed at the beginning of the series, so I am able to enjoy each new one right away. I guessed the little bird mentioned in the video that suggested this topic was you @Pats!
 
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