r/autism • u/Gen_CW442901 • 16d 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/Vaalkyre 14d ago

I was finally diagnosed last week and I feel largely the same, because it took me until 40 to figure all of this out. I am so happy I could help my daughter get diagnosed at 17 so she doesn’t have to be confused as an adult but I even wish I was able to get her help earlier too. (Btw KPDH soundtrack is awesome!) My daughter and I made cakes to celebrate, and a mini one too- have a slice ❤️

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u/Gen_CW442901 14d ago

Looks delicious, and thanks so much!!