Published on 12, July, 2020
Hiya, im a teenage girl, and have been struggling for years. Ever since I was a child I struggled. The teacher even told my parents to get me tested if I was deaf because I didnt listen. Anyways. Recently for the last year I have been thinking alot and doing lots of research about autism.
Some of my ways is avoiding contact and when I do make eyecontact I feel like the other person is staring into my soul and I panic and look away. I also am sensitive to sounds and touch. Ever since I was young I'd go to places gatherings with my parents and I'd ask them if I could leave because id panic and over stimulate. I still am the same. Certain feelings make me feel uncomfortable and worried. I get obsessive about certain interests to the point I bore people. I'm extremely awkward and shy around people except close friends. I also like to work alone I am a mute in a group and loose focus easily. I also have a routine. I suppose ocd type behaviours. I'm just super unsure. I have more reasons to believe I might be on the spectrum but I want to maybe get diagnosed but I don't know.
Hey, welcome to the forum. Sounds like you’ll find a lot in common with many here. Have you spoken to your parents about a possible diagnosis or are these mainly private thoughts right now? It’s quiet on here right now but don’t let that put you off, you’ll have other people replying soon.
Hello! Thanks you so much! I tried but my parents don't understand really. Its hard as they dont get me.