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20 Nov 2020, 4:11 pm

Hi! I was diagnosed as an adult and just joined and wanted to say hello :)

Does anyone have any experience with moving/relocating or transitions as an adult? I am planning on moving across the country in the US. Terrified but at the same time obsessed with getting there. I'm not sure what I am thinking as I get severe anxiety just going on vacation..

Am I insane for trying this? :idea:

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20 Nov 2020, 4:26 pm

Hi, I just got a diagnosis too. I am going to uni next year and I was having a discussion with an autism specialist and although I am pretty optimistic about the outcome, I was warned a lot of aspies can be, and then it affects them quite hard. I would just be careful and make sure it's the right time and place, and even if you do have a transition period that it is still the right choice for you.



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20 Nov 2020, 4:28 pm

Hi and welcome. Quite a move but why not? It will be exciting.


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20 Nov 2020, 6:07 pm

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20 Nov 2020, 10:05 pm

Welcome to Wrong Planet! :D


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21 Nov 2020, 5:00 am

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21 Nov 2020, 5:28 am

recently diagnosed at age almost 68, I am 69 now.. a lot of adjustments and changes in the way I think. I have moved several times. Planning ahead and writing everything down helps. I have found some of the parts of a move overwhelming, but also interesting, exciting, very stimulating and enjoyable. ( intermittent with bouts of self doubt and anxiety!). There are timelines published online about what can be done, how far ahead of a move, and things to remember. You can do this! Are there parts about moving that seem to you to need more support or insights? I bet a lot of us here have input that can help. Specific questions about details might be more helpful to you as you go along? Sending best wishes!


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21 Nov 2020, 8:54 am

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Advice for moving - MAKE A LIST.


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22 Nov 2020, 12:36 pm

autisticelders wrote:
recently diagnosed at age almost 68, I am 69 now.. a lot of adjustments and changes in the way I think. I have moved several times. Planning ahead and writing everything down helps. I have found some of the parts of a move overwhelming, but also interesting, exciting, very stimulating and enjoyable. ( intermittent with bouts of self doubt and anxiety!). There are timelines published online about what can be done, how far ahead of a move, and things to remember. You can do this! Are there parts about moving that seem to you to need more support or insights? I bet a lot of us here have input that can help. Specific questions about details might be more helpful to you as you go along? Sending best wishes!


I think it would help if I had support group where I'm moving, but it would be my first. I'll have to look up timelines, that's super helpful..thanks! I'm also applying for virtual jobs as I can't keep my job here and move. I guess I'm a little worried that it has become my "special interest" and whether I'm doing the right thing? I spend most of my days excited and freaking out simultaneously...
Thanks for the warm welcomes :heart:



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22 Nov 2020, 12:48 pm

Welcome to this here Wrong planet . Happy Landings


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22 Nov 2020, 2:36 pm

Welcome to WP. The locals seem like nice folk.

And my only suggestion about moving is: save the boxes. Co-workers and acquaintemances making local moves will be grateful if you can loan them some boxes.


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