For those of use that found out we were autistic as adults, how did you find out? What caused you to consider that you were autistic? What confirmed it?
For those of use that found out we were autistic as adults, how did you find out? What caused you to consider that you were autistic? What confirmed it?
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My life and health fell apart and autism explains it better than a thing else after other explanations were ruled out by doctors. Then I took a diagnostic test and felt more comfortable assuming autism explained it. I was actually shocked by the results and how high I scored.
Technically not confirmed (TM). Never been assessed by a pro though pros have said I am divergent or whatever back before I suspected, and frankly I don't have the time or resources to spend on doctor visits and I just don't actually believe a doctor assessment will actually improve my life. I'll just be more resentful that my personal failures are inevitable if doctors agree. Also I feel like I would just get worse, and become more reliant on people and that makes me feel incredibly guilty
My life and health fell apart
I'm sorry you went or are still going through such difficulty. I went through a really tough patch in my life recently, which is how ended up finding out as well, and I'm still pulling out of it, though I'm doing much better now. I hope things get much better for you.
I’ll just be more resentful that my personal failures are inevitable if doctors agree. Also I feel like I would just get worse, and become more reliant on people and that makes me feel incredibly guilty
It doesn't necessarily have to workout that way. I started seeing an autism therapist, and she has been helpful in ways I never expected. We're currently working on ways to make my days more enjoyable, less stressful, and re-engaging with social life, but the suggestions are things I wouldn't have thought of. It might be worth seeking specialized care, but of course, your situation could be very different from mine.