Why waiting for your autism assessment is an emotional rollercoaster. My story.

[@redblur389]

Thank you for these videos, Anna. I have never seen someone describe autism in a way that has resonated so strongly. I'm 50 and just recently realized that I'm probably on the spectrum. It would explain so much, and I feel like maybe if I can get a diagnosis, I can forgive myself for a lot of things...a lot of failures and faux-pas.

[@FireDoveTarot]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful life and story ❤ I still have not been officially diagnosed. I am also 34. People already stigmatize me even though I try to mask. I love and appreciate you thank you for giving yourself a brave voice and encouraging others to possibly have the courage to get an assessment. ❤ I have tried to gaslight myself My whole life and I think getting the recommended assessment may help Me accept myself and find coping mechanisms. ❤ God bless you and your beautiful life story and Spirit 💖

[@RovingReader]

Mine was $60 US. I scheduled an appointment in late September, had an intake appointment in November, assessment in December, and got the results 9 days later. I used the time between September and my intake appointment to write 70 pages on what I saw based on DSM criteria. I did it for the psych (because I highly mask) but it ended up allowing me to see myself more clearly and start accommodating. Finally finding out just feels validating, empowering, and like coming home to myself. I also didn’t realize my sensory needs until recently either. I felt super tense in certain situations but didn’t get why. Now it’s making sense.

[@Your_Name_Alias]

I just wanted to thank you for sharing your story on KZbin. I've watched some of your other vids and your content resonates with me a lot. You have a gift for putting thoughts and feelings into words. Your content actually helps me with my impostor-syndrome (diagnosed at 26).

[@aaronkneile]

I am grateful to you for sharing. I can relate to most all of this. I am glad you received your diagnosis, and hope you continue sharing your experiences.

[@alexadellastella5247]

your drawings and paitings (also from another video) are just incredible! you are so talented!!!!!

[@bohwaz]

That intro is very well filmed. Thank you.

[@kimberleymcdonald1663]

Love your content, your channel is going to help soooo many people ❤

[@annagabriellenz]

Thank you so much, I needed this!

[@milomrebloc1770]

You live in a beautiful place.

[@Arkarian1987]

14:41 I realized I was autistic when I read that same article in 2020, I was 33 yo. You can find it in the Wayback machine if you have the original link

[@KajsaDanielsson]

Nothing ever was thanks to the medical system. Once I got help, when I threatened to sue them if they didn’t give me a specific treatment. 57 now.

[@SeppieStronk]

Great video! I am 26 right now and waiting to get diagnosed. I've been suspecting being on the spectrum for a while but it took more than 2 years until I finally called. I'm now waiting and will hopefully be able to go into therapy beginning of next year. But since having called I really started looking into it and I think I have both ADHD and autism. Some things click for both but a lot don't click for either until I saw a video of someone explaining the combination and it suddenly clicked. Some parts of your video really clicked with some of my own childhood memories so thanks for that 😊 I really relate to the fear of getting a diagnosis and them telling me I don't have autism I honestly don't know what to do if it happens and I'm scared to imagine the scenario 😅. The same goes for the feeling that why certain things seem to be so hard for me while other people are just able to do them and the imposter syndrome feels so heavy like I'm pretending to function and everyone believes it but deep down I'm just struggling through life everyday. Thank you so much for this video it's definitely helping me in my journey to hopefully getting my diagnosis and then moving through all of that

[@annagabriellenz]

Thank you so much for your message, I'm so glad you found the video helpful. Yeah the ADHD/Autism combination is really interesting. I'm glad that it's clicked for you, in that it'll help you so much moving forward, not in that it will have caused, I'm sure, so much struggle! I recommend arming yourself with as much material as possible going in to the assessment, about why you think you have both, just to help the process. Good luck!

[@trevorcerney4450]

I relate to these videos so much…. Oh no