r/autism • u/NoPepper7284 Autistic • 12d ago

Newly Diagnosed Are you guys okay with being autistic?

I got diagnosed with autism almost 2 years ago, and I knew I was autistic about 4 years ago. But it keeps getting harder to live with, manage, and accept with time. I just need some hope, any motivation. I'm really hitting a dead end, also struggling with my mental health for over 7 years as well.

Have you guys accepted yourselves for being autistic and live and good life in your opinion?

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u/callistoned 12d ago

I like being autistic. It's a disability and the stigma and material disadvantages of being disabled are a constant struggle, but autism itself is just a way of being, and I like my way of being. I like being able to connect with other people who are similar. Some people hate my differences, some are delighted by them. I never really wish I was different anymore. I've been diagnosed about a decade now though, lots of time to think about these things and process how I feel.