[ SECRET POST #2080 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #2080 ⌋

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Comments

[forgottenjester]

I don't think my story is that helpful. I was diagnosed with GAD at a very young age. I ignored it because at first I didn't understand it and then later I didn't believe it. I still don't.

I'm pretty sure that's not what you want to do. At least, I wouldn't advise it.

I guess the only helpful thing I can say is that you're no different from who you were the day before. You're still you. You just understand certain parts of yourself better.

I hope everything works out for you.

[elaminator]

I guess the only helpful thing I can say is that you're no different from who you were the day before. You're still you. You just understand certain parts of yourself better.

That is both deep, completely true and nicely worded. I agree.

I have no stories or advice (sorry!), but I wish you the best as well.

[unicornherds]

you're no different from who you were the day before. You're still you. You just understand certain parts of yourself better.

Definitely ^this. Was going to reply with something similar but beat me to it. :)

The way I view being diagnosed - it's just something to help you understand yourself and cope with life. It's not really important unless you want it to be important. Edit to add: And I don't mean that in a dismissive way, just that reiterating the above idea, that the important parts of who you are are already there and this doesn't have to change anything about you as a person.

I heard someone once say being diagnosed was like being directed to the correct section in the library to find your Life's Manuel.

[streetcake]

Thank you. I'm still getting used to the idea, but I am trying to keep in mind that I've always been like this and that having a name for it doesn't mean I'm going to become a totally different person or something. And it's a relief to know why I have some of the problems I couldn't understand before.

[forgottenjester]

You're welcome.

Take all the time you need to become comfortable with it. To become comfortable again in your own skin. With yourself. There's no rush.

It seems to me you're doing well so far. You're asking for advice and you're gaining some comfort in the knowing. I think you can keep going.

On a similar note, I have a friend who has Asperger's syndrome. If you have any questions and you want me to, I can contact him and ask him for advice or tell him to come here. He's very nice. He may say no but I doubt it. He is very into giving back to the Autism spectrum community. If you don't want me to I won't say anything to him. It's up to you.

[streetcake]

Thank you for the offer. This is still pretty new information for me and I still have therapy and counseling to go to, so I'm not really sure if I'm ready to talk to other people about this at this point. I appreciate your kindness none the less. :)

[forgottenjester]

I completely understand. Good luck with your therapy and counseling. :)