Hello all,
I have recently had three sessions with a clinical psychologist to explore whether difficulties I have had for as long as I can remember (depression, anxiety, intense social anxiety, difficulty maintaining relationships etc etc) might actually have an explanation, i.e. perhaps I am on the autistic spectrum.
I approached this man in particular as his profile - on BUPA Finder - listed one of his specialisms as Autism Assessment. I completed the Adult Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) and GADS questionnaires and I was told that I had 'autistic traits' but he could not go further than this - I would have to get an official assessment (which I thought I was getting but that is another story!).
The ambiguity of this has left me feeling quite confused and upset.
However, from what I have researched, having issues around 'theory of mind' is fundamental to being autistic, and I don't think this is something I have difficulty with. So, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share real life examples of how difficulties with theory of mind might present itself/affect them?
I should mention that I am a 44 year old woman.
Thank you so much.
