Hello everyone,
I had not really considered being on the spectrum until I did a bit of research during some severe problems with anxiety. Specifically I could not stand to hear noises from outside and it would quickly overwhelm me. I can clearly identify quite a few characteristics and so can my partner. I'm 31 now.
To name a few
- Needing to know what the plan is for each day.
- I prefer to be alone. Currently have one close friend. I find this is manageable. I find it hard to maintain friends and communicate with them.
- Becoming anxious when people come over and I have to plan what to say with my partner. I also have to take regular breaks.
- Sensitivities to certain sounds/don't like bits in food, only wear certain types of clothing.
- I obsess over things. I am currently obsessed with pet chickens and constantly talk about it and research it.
- I have been informed that I can come across rude sometimes without meaning it.
I have taken it seriously this time as I have had problems in the past with depression/anxiety and I feel like it keeps coming back in my life and disrupting it.
I had a phone call with a Dr and was prescribed Sertraline for anxiety disorder. I also asked for a referral and gave some anecdotal evidence. The Dr said ok but that the waiting list was very long. I did notice that the Dr did not put down some of what I said so I contacted the assessment centre and they agreed to receive more evidence to support the referral.
I am just waiting now and trying to manage every day life and work. I have found that I cannot focus very well at the moment in work and I become overwhelmed easily. Its a shame that the wait could be a very long time. Not too sure what to do in the meantime to be honest.
All the best