I am 25 years old and for the past 5 years my mother has argued with me, convinced that I have some ASD. I ignored it was convinced I was fine however after stating a full time permanent job and leaving university I have really started to struggle in my personal life.
I notice the problems now more than ever and feel exhausted after work because I am in a public facing job I find my self very stressed, anxious and emotional in the time I have off at the weekends. I really see more and more that these lists of female traits seem to describe my problems and at times give me a way to express how I feel. If that makes any sense.
Is there much chance in trying to get diagnosed by my doctor? In the past I had issues with 'fits' and it took them 10 years, 2 different doctors, a diagnosis of possible bipolar that was rubbished and changed to anxiety issues then a trip to A&E after banging my head to finally get a referral to neurology. I was referred for the first time last year and I feel no further forward. I used to be at the doctor all the time due to exhaustion and I worry they think I am a hypochondriac.
Is there much support out there for female adults with an ASD? It is just a label to add and then move one? Is this just going to cause me embarrassment when my doctor throws his or her eyes to ceiling thinking 'not you again, what's wrong now'
I am just worried because I am feeling more and more like I don't need or want to be around people but I also know that that seems really weird and I don't want that. My husband had been really helpful and he agreed with my mum but neither of them are doctors. I know it frustrates him when I have a tantrum over going out or changing plans at the last minute.
