Published on 12, July, 2020
HELLO
I just finished my ASD screening and he diagnosed me very positively with autism. I 'meet and exceed' the criteria, apparently. I m 35 and have long suspected I am on the spectrum.
Phew it feels like a bit of a relief actually, as my initial GP referral was sent this time last summer so it has been a bit of a waiting game.
I went in with no idea what he was going to ask so was feeling really quite anxious and found some of the points really hard to discuss (I don't remember parts of my childhood) but we got there in the end.
I sort of feel like celebrating a bit...is that weird? Tonight I will open a bottle of something nice maybe and raise a toast to me - haha.
Congratulations! We're the same age and I also got diagnosed this year. It's such a relief to know that you were right about who you are, isn't it?
Hey battybats Yes! The overwhelming feelings I got (after I stopped sweating from the stress of it all) was relief and validation. Relief that the whole process was over and validation that it isn't "all in my head" or that I'm just being crazy, etc.
I think as a woman often we are gaslit by medical professionals into it being 'not a big deal' or we're 'making a fuss' - so it was nice to be listened to and recognised.