Hi all. I’m struggling.
I fought to get my daughter diagnosed in 2018 and finally she was (she’s almost 10). It was such a battle but we got there, although the only benefit to her was extra support as she doesn’t understand it yet.
On a personal level I’ve always felt ‘blank’ when it comes to my emotions (except when it comes to my children) and I just can’t read other people. I hate small talk, I hate groups (obvs not a problem at the moment), I never went out to a pub or bar as the noise is so overwhelming and I can’t figure out what people are saying.
it’s a huge problem for my other half right now - he says I just don’t have the ability to empathise with anyone (him) and I can’t deal with emotions. Loud voices scare me, I have never been able to deal with cross/angry/raised voices and just retreat into myself.
I have contacted my doctor but I just don’t know if following a diagnosis will benefit me at all?
I’m starting to feel like I don’t know myself any more or how to deal with anything I feel.
Any advice appreciated. Thanks so much.
