I spoke to a GP practitioner a month ago to try and get an assessment. I've just heard back from him saying the Autism Assessment service has looked at my answers and do not think I need an assessment, and if I would like to I can go private for this. The thing is the GP I talked to had never done this before.
He looked at my mental health history and said it just sounds like anxiety. He just asked me if I got anxious in social situations and what my relationship with my parents were.
I've looked into characteristics of females with aspergers and I feel like I ha e so many of the traits. But after hearing back from them I am now doubting myself.
As a child I had weird specific interests
As a kid I was particular about what I wore because I found certain materials scratchy and uncomfortable
I hate people being close or touching me, the only one I allow near is my husband
I am sensitive to sound and often hear things others don't
I notice small detail in things
I have trouble if someone gives me instructions that are more than a couple of steps at a time
I hate talking in crowds but one on one I can talk to someone about something that interests me.
I find small talk hard and difficult to keep conversations going
I hate bright light and very bright sunshine
Eye contact with people feels uncomfortable so I often look at people's mouths when they talk to me or I look away
The GP asked me nothing about this.
