Hey all, and thank you to Pandoras_box for booting up this server.

So, the subject says it all – I got a diagnosis last week! Maybe a year and a half ago I started watching vids on youtube about adult diagnosis (I’m in my 40s), and I kept going “huh. ok. well THAT would certainly answer this question… and that about my childhood… and my marriage… and my obsessive hobbies… and, and, and…” So I kind of rolled with it for a while. But it got to the point where I really needed to know. Imposter syndrome. Using a half-baked excuse with my family members like “well IF I’m on the spectrum, …” But now I know! Such a relief… I was so nervous in the days leading up to it, that I’d be told “sorry… you’ve just got a case of anxiety and OCD” or something.

Also, I haven’t been billed yet, but it looks like it’s going to be mostly covered by my insurance, which is amazing. (Honestly, I probably wouldn’t have done it if it was going to be a thousand dollars+++ out of pocket.)

Umm. Anyway it’s still sinking in. But I just wanted to share my excitement with y’all lemmings who understand. ^_^ Thanks for reading.

      • karthnemesisEnglish
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        2 days ago

        There are physical pin buttons on Etsy (probably other places idk) that are disability words thingies (I plan to get some myself,, eventually, words dodgy)

        “My ear guards are disability aids”

        “Auditory processing issues”

        “I am non verbal”

  • Brownboy13@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    I got diagnosed a couple weeks ago. I’m a few months short of 40 so I can understand how you feel. A lot of my oddities now make more sense.

    Although I’m still not sure what the game plan going forward is. Hopefully I can get some clarity on that soon.

    • KammicRelief@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      2 days ago

      Hey there – congrats (if it’s something you’re happy about…). I know what you mean about game plan, I think. I think I’m going to see an asd-specific therapist (again, covered by my insurance) and see how it goes. I’m pretty sure it’ll be way less confusing than regular therapy (and couples therapy) has been… I mean, just talking to the therapist who did my assessment was such a breath of fresh air compared to most psychologists.

  • Pandoras_box@lemmy.dbzer0.comMEnglish
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    2 days ago

    I’m glad that you got it covered by insurance! I was diagnosed as a child but i know a few people who were diagnosed later in life and, it has helped them process and put into context the “otherness” of their past behaviors.

    • KammicRelief@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      2 days ago

      Yes for sure! It’s going to be a slow sink-in, I think. That’s cool that you found out early. Did your parents tell you right away? (I know someone who waited a year or so to tell their teen, and, I’m not sure if I agree on that…)