• CountryBreakfast@lemmygrad.ml
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    1 year ago

    My life and health fell apart and autism explains it better than a thing else after other explanations were ruled out by doctors. Then I took a diagnostic test and felt more comfortable assuming autism explained it. I was actually shocked by the results and how high I scored.

    Technically not confirmed ™. Never been assessed by a pro though pros have said I am divergent or whatever back before I suspected, and frankly I don’t have the time or resources to spend on doctor visits and I just don’t actually believe a doctor assessment will actually improve my life. I’ll just be more resentful that my personal failures are inevitable if doctors agree. Also I feel like I would just get worse, and become more reliant on people and that makes me feel incredibly guilty

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      1 year ago

      My life and health fell apart

      I’m sorry you went or are still going through such difficulty. I went through a really tough patch in my life recently, which is how ended up finding out as well, and I’m still pulling out of it, though I’m doing much better now. I hope things get much better for you.

      I’ll just be more resentful that my personal failures are inevitable if doctors agree. Also I feel like I would just get worse, and become more reliant on people and that makes me feel incredibly guilty

      It doesn’t necessarily have to workout that way. I started seeing an autism therapist, and she has been helpful in ways I never expected. We’re currently working on ways to make my days more enjoyable, less stressful, and re-engaging with social life, but the suggestions are things I wouldn’t have thought of. It might be worth seeking specialized care, but of course, your situation could be very different from mine.