Hello everyone. I’m 36 yo and have strongly suspected I’m autistic for years now but suffer from anxiety (also undiagnosed as discussing anything not to do with physical health with doctors makes me even more anxious so I have avoided it for years) I’ve not managed to work up the courage to ask for a diagnosis yet. My brother is autistic and was diagnosed before he started school at 4. I also have dyslexia and my mum is convinced that autism and dyslexia share traits which explain the difficulties I had as a child. My research suggests some overlap but not enough to explain everything. I have problems with change especially when familiar shops change the layout, I have problems with social situations I don’t always know what people expect me to say or where the conversation is going so I don’t usually talk much except to a few really good friends, I have problems with sounds, textures and the weight of some fabrics. Most of this is situational I cope well at work as I know mostly what to expect and am well trained to deal with most issues and have developed a kind of script of the small talk expected of me. I am good at my job. I’m interested to know what others have experienced after diagnosis. I won’t be applying for any benefits mainly I want to know for my own piece of mind. Did anyone have any problems with their jobs after their diagnosis? What advantages did people find from having a confirmed diagnosis?
thanks everyone
