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Am I autistic or not?

NAS72310

Hi hope everyone's well.

I feel that I may have autism as I have difficulties in communicating with others and my confidence levels are 0. I feel all the time people will judge me if I say or do something. I can't say no either to people I start feeling bad if I do.

I have had this issue since I was a kid and now I am 32. I got bullied alot at school but didn't tell anyone as I was too scared.

Anytime I see someone I know I just want to to run away and not speak to them. It feels horrible to be in this situation and I feel negative most of the time. Has someone been in this situation ? Can anyone tell me if this is related to autism or is it something else pls help. 

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  • At the very least you have severe social anxiety. You say your daughter is diagnosed as autistic. Were there any lightbulb moments during her assessment for you? I have 2 daughters diagnosed with ASD, both present completely differently to each other, but kinda share my traits between them. I'm 48 now & finally on the waiting list to be assessed myself for ASD & ADHD. I have a previous ADHD diagnosis, but to get a trial of meds, which I really want, I need a NHS dx. I suggest you do some further research into ASD. Do some online quizzes. Chances are you do have ASD because its usually genetic. Get a private diagnosis if you can for speed, as NHS can take years & you have to fight just to get put on the list. If they think you've been managing so far they often refuse.

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  • At the very least you have severe social anxiety. You say your daughter is diagnosed as autistic. Were there any lightbulb moments during her assessment for you? I have 2 daughters diagnosed with ASD, both present completely differently to each other, but kinda share my traits between them. I'm 48 now & finally on the waiting list to be assessed myself for ASD & ADHD. I have a previous ADHD diagnosis, but to get a trial of meds, which I really want, I need a NHS dx. I suggest you do some further research into ASD. Do some online quizzes. Chances are you do have ASD because its usually genetic. Get a private diagnosis if you can for speed, as NHS can take years & you have to fight just to get put on the list. If they think you've been managing so far they often refuse.

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