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@dskou01 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It's never easy to hear a diagnosis that we may not have been expecting, is it? I think you are expressing yourself just fine in your post, by the way.
Like you, I was diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult, and now when I look back, so many things are clearer. How I responded in certain situations, my interactions with people, how I see the world in general. And it has made me sad that there were things I may have missed out on because I wasn't aware of what was going on within me. I also have the OCD aspect of my life, and at time find it difficult to remain focused.
What leads you to believe there may be something else going on? I believe @kamama94 gave you a very good example of what is going on in her life right now. We have to look and figure out what will make us take pleasure in a day, or even an hour if that is what will fit for us. What will you do to bring a smile to your face today?
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@gingerw, I'd like to mention to everyone that volunteer mentors like you make a big difference in the lives of people looking for answers, information, and support. I was in the middle of a serious situation but when I saw some posts asking some questions about one of my posts, I dropped everything and replied as soon as I could. Why? Because you and rosemarya and others have helped me so much and besides singing a song every day I check these groups every day, not just to get information but to share the encouragement you and others like you have given me. This too brings some joy into what has become a difficult life for me and helps me deal with depression and anxiety and OCD and renal failure and gastroparesis and all the rest. So thank you for "being there." Well done!