After doing a lot of reading for over a year I would like to get an assessment but would like others opinions incase I waste the dr's time. Here is some of my background.
From the age of 2 plus:
I was a late talker and could not talk to extended family, only my parents.
I would only talk when spoken to and would not start a conversation.
I was unable to do any imaginative play or use my imagination for drawings or making anything.
Loud sirens used to make me panic.
I only ever had one friend at a time.
Used to have a big interest in birds and bird watching, making notes etc.
Struggle to imagine what someone looks like when reading a book for example
Was told by others I was rude and I couldn't say certain things.
As I have got older 20 plus I have noticed:
I still cannot initiate a conversation.
I hide behind my partner a lot and will avoid situations in which I would have to talk to someone.
Change of routine bothers me and if my partner dosn't do things how I would do them stresses me out.
I have meltdowns when over stressed, routine changes and I need a lot of alone time to calm down.
I have listened to the same track of music for the last 6 months plus.
Too much noise stresses me out and I need to leave the room.
I cannot concentrate on a conversation if given too much info at once, I almost just switch off.
I always needs to make notes/lists to manage a lot of info.
I cannot answer the phone when it rings however I have learnt to book appointments.
Any social situation makes me so anxious.
I am the last to understand a joke and most of the time will need it explained.
I can be very blunt and don't always take into consideration how someone else feels.
I struggle to understand if someone is trying to give me helpful advice, being sarcastic or snapping at me.
Depending on my mood I cannot stand being touched and need my space.
A day out has to be planned to the T and weekends when partner is home has to be planned as it is out of my usual routine.
I never talk about my emotions.
Any advice would be welcome!!
