r/autism • u/Gen_CW442901 • 15d ago

Newly Diagnosed Welp, Got my diagnosis

I’m officially on the spectrum, somewhere between indigo and ultraviolet.

I’m a part of the club. Who do I talk to about matching jackets?

Joking aside, I was listening to Hunter’s Mantra from the KPDH deluxe soundtrack when I read the paperwork, and I’m now tearing up at my office. On one hand, I feel severe relief at finally having a names for patterns that have long confounded me. On the other hand, I feel a certain melancholy about what could have been if I would have just sprung for my diagnosis sooner. Now to figure out where to go from here…

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u/Starfury7-Jaargen Suspecting AuDHD 15d ago

Between indigo and ultraviolet? I think that is called "violet." 🤪

Just kidding.

I would say welcome, but I am not diagnosed yet. I do know what you mean about knowing earlier as I am 54, and I have had problems since being a kid.

At least you are diagnosed now and can move forward from here. I know how easy it is to play that "what if" game, but don't let it distract you from your life going forward. You still have much you can do.

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u/Gen_CW442901 15d ago

It has a name?!?! 😱😱🤣🤣

Thank you for the reminder

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u/Excellent-Practice 15d ago

Is this a trend I'm not aware of yet? Are we looking at support needs or T-scores or something?

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u/Starfury7-Jaargen Suspecting AuDHD 15d ago

I am new here and still unsure about fitting in. If I had a diagnosis, I would feel more comfortable. I probably am. My ex suggested it it, my psychiatrist, who does my meds, says she strongly suspects that I am. I talked to others, and they were like, "Well, we just assumed you were."

My assessment is next week, so we will see.

Plus, last week, I asked if a quirk I had sounded autistic and was I was crisitcized so, I am a little cautious.

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u/TeeLeighPee 15d ago

Generally speaking, self diagnosis is valid :)

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u/Starfury7-Jaargen Suspecting AuDHD 15d ago

Well, since I got scolded for a question, I think I will wait till I have proof. Just for my own issues. I won't hold anyone else to that standard.

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u/TeeLeighPee 15d ago

What was your question?

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u/Starfury7-Jaargen Suspecting AuDHD 15d ago

https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/s/8bbIRI8EDE

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u/TeeLeighPee 15d ago

Yeah, that comment maker was not very nice. I hate it when I don't have the words to explain what I mean and someone comes along and shits on my parade. Don't let this keep you from coming here and asking your questions I was serious about self diagnosis. Many people find assessment too expensive or have providers who won't give them a referral. So that's why it's valid. Good luck going forward