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Reading about Autism has blown my mind, how have I had this many symptoms without at least looking them up atleast once. (lemmy.world)
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I can barely remember everything that's blown my mind. Seeing everything that I've felt, that's made me feel so isolated from other people because I can't explain it, or they just don't understand is crazy. Especially Echolalia. I literally can't go for a few seconds without quoting something. Especially Red Dead Redemption 2. Saying "sure" has never been the same after playing that game lol. Reading through this has blown my mind. It's like reading out my thoughts. Thanks for the support.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Get on that soon. My GP just referred me to an Austism Specialist... it's a 3 year wait.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's insane. I still can't fathom how hard it is to get diagnosed. It feels like resources are severely lacking for those of us who are autistic.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

My Doctor's are actively reaching out to their colleagues to see if anyone can get me in sooner, but yes. That's Ontario for ya.