Hi, I have been going out with my boyfriend for 3 months who discloused to me about his autism when he was younger which I am proud of him for, he appears alot better now and we have been openly taking about our issues, however Ive been finding the relationship intense. Ive never been diagonosed for Autism myslef but I believe I have some traits, this is why I think me and him get on so easy. - Its developed quite quick, which is unusual for me, I just dont want it do get to the stage where I am avoiding contact because I am getting overwhelmed and anxious. We both have University to organise and Ive been finding it hard to focus on that whilst dealing with my anxiety. perhaps Ive found it emotionally stressful and also I have an obession where I need to define all my emotions because I don't fully understand for example 'what love is'. Is this an autistic trait or am I overthinking because I obessessively ovethink. - I get so wound up that I dont want how I react to new experiences spoil our relationship.
Its ironic becuase he is more extrovert than me and 'goes with the flow'
Any Advice would be appreciated, Thank you.
Jem