Newly diagnosed - Trying to discover the true me

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01 Jul 2018, 8:56 pm

Hi - I'm Tom - Age 59 - diagnosed in February 2018 - Sorry if I'm a bit obsessive to state this first thing, I'm on the "Mild" end but am realizing that may only be true because I learned how to mask well - And I think the masking was more for my "protection" from the truth about myself, than a genuine compensation for the things I could not understand. I hoping to learn a lot from everyone here - I'm "new" in so many ways here... Thank you all!

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01 Jul 2018, 9:09 pm

Welcome Tom!

Hope you find the forum useful. Have fun!

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02 Jul 2018, 8:21 am

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02 Jul 2018, 12:27 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

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02 Jul 2018, 1:14 pm

Welcome, and I wish you luck in your journey of self-discovery!

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02 Jul 2018, 1:37 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet!
I'm also new so don't mind not fitting it.

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03 Jul 2018, 10:50 am

It's really worth it trying to find your true self.
It won't be easy, but i feel you.

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14 Jul 2018, 9:34 am

Late D's are the best.

You've survived this long
creating passable versions
of you YOU YoU
to get along with
allllll the others.

Well done!

You've probably got workarounds
galore,
and avoidances,
and secret comforts,
and those meltdown stories,
oh the meltdown stories.

WP is a treasure chest
full of successes and
failures
and joys and
sorrows.

Glad you're here.
We're all richer for it.

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26 Jul 2018, 5:21 pm

Forgotten Aspie wrote:

Hi - I'm Tom - Age 59 - diagnosed in February 2018 -- And I think the masking was more for my "protection" from the truth about myself, than a genuine compensation for the things I could not understand. I hoping to learn a lot from everyone here - I'm "new" in so many ways here...

Thank you all!

The truth is out! so .. stop hiding from yourself and get out there!

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08 Aug 2018, 12:02 pm

Welcome Aboard

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11 Aug 2018, 7:40 am

Forgotten Aspie wrote:

I'm on the "Mild" end but am realizing that may only be true because I learned how to mask well - And I think the masking was more for my "protection" from the truth about myself, than a genuine compensation for the things I could not understand.

This is so recognisable!
An article I find very useful about masking and passing is musingsofanaspie.com/2013/10/24/the-myth-of-passing/

This "musings of an aspie" blog has been my most useful resource during my recently started journey of self discovery, as such I recommend it highly. It also contains articles about sensory issues, social things, coping strategies... let me know what you think about the article!
I wish you all the best,

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11 Aug 2018, 8:02 am

Welcome! Yes, you need to figure out who you are. An Aspie diagnosis means you are certifiably different. Now the challenge is to find out where you are different. And then decide whether or not it is worth doing anything about it.

For instance, I can now drop in and out of a "flow state" very easily. This allows be to do a lot of stuff quickly and accurately. But, I need to be more aware of my surroundings when driving.

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07 Sep 2018, 1:30 pm

I was diagnosed on 8th August, 2018. I was born on 31st July, 1956. RenataIduna. Rio de Janeiro. Brasil.

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07 Sep 2018, 1:50 pm

I also got diagnosed this year! I'm on the mild end too, people could never have guessed when I tell them i'm an aspie but I can tell... Been sure of it for years before the official diagnosis. Also trying to discover, and accept, the true me.

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10 Sep 2018, 7:40 am

Welcome to WrongPlanet may your quest/journey here be filled with a great deal of emotional content along with meaningful dialogue and aid which will help you in the long run.As well, you'll be in a serene & comforting environment.

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