I'm in my mid 40s female. I've always felt that there was something different about me. I'm very shy and quiet, struggle with listening to instructions and tend to make mistakes. I also get bad anxiety. I've just been through a disciplinary process at work (I wasn't fired thankfully I got a warning), about an oversight I did regarding privacy and after talking things through with my rep he asked me if I ever thought I have autism. It got me thinking about some of my traits and behaviour, and some of the things I did at school. I used to bring a pair of pyjamas in so I could touch/feel them throughout the day. It gave me comfort, and I still do this when I go to bed, I like the feel of the covers so I stroke them until I go to sleep. I also had selective mutism and didn’t want to speak to the teachers. I have a twin too who is similar. My rep said women tend to mask which is why they struggle to get a diagnosis.
Has anyone else had a lightbulb moment where someone they know or trust has mentioned they might have autism? I'm going to look into getting an assessment.
