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Did you think you were autistic before someone suggested it?

Stuart333

I'm curious whether you can see it in yourself. I thought I was right and everyone else was wrong.

I suspected I was different, but squashed it, I was just extra normal. I couldn't figure out why I was confused and had bouts of depression,

I just wanted to know what was holding me back, why I had some atypical depression, and whether there was something up with how I communicated.

But there was no need for an autism test. I wasn't autistic surely.

Except the psychologists thought otherwise, 3 of them. I even argued with them, a sign in itself probably.

So did you guess, before someone suggested a screening test? Maybe the internet makes it more likely these days, but you need a reason to go looking.

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  • Hi! Your story about suspecting something was different but not initially considering autism really resonates. I had a similar experience—feeling like I didn’t quite fit in socially and struggling with occasional low moods, but I chalked it up to just being “quirky.” It wasn’t until a close friend pointed me toward some resources, including a helpful [Content removed by Moderator due to breaches of the Online Community rules.], that I started researching and realized autism might explain things. Like you, I was skeptical at first and even resisted the idea until a therapist suggested a screening. Looking back, the signs were there, like my need for routine and trouble with small talk. It’s interesting how we can overlook it without a nudge. What made you finally decide to pursue the screening after those initial doubts?

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    Hello stevejon

    It's great that you're sharing your experience, however would just like to draw attention to rule 12.

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