I am 29, and am deaf and female.
I recently went to my gp, as my control over my emotions is not working. I have always been "over sensitive" but it has gotten worse as I became an adult and living with my partner.
I was referred to the Mental health team, and during there assessment I was asked if I have ever been tested for autism. I said no.
I went back to my gp and all I have got is a referral for therapy, no further detail. I asked about being tested and she said wait till you have had the sessions.
This was all on the 12th October 2018.
And also the gp is asking if I am reading to much into my deafness but I have a younger sibling who is deaf but does not display these traits.
I am lost, it feels like forever, my symtoms are worsening and I am getting worried. It feels like no one believes me, my dad has agreed that there are traits but the rest of my family are saying I am doing this for attention.
My boyfriend is on the verge of leaving me because I can't explain to him what is going on, he thinks I am hiding things on purpose.
Any advice would be great.