Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello
I am 27 years old and have recently been diagnosed with autism; it was revealed that my teachers knew in primary school but as there was not enough known back then there wasn't anything that could be done
it was quite a battle to get a diagnosis, doctors had written me off as just being shy/awkward or saying it was just symptoms of my anxiety/depression. I am glad to finally get a diagnosis and hope that people will be more understanding and not just assume Im being rude/weird when I cant talk to them easily
but now I don't really know where to go from here, I attend the job centre as I havent been able to find work and they dont offer any support/dont seem to care at all really. I feel a bit lonely as I already dont have any friends (except for online ones) and Im just looking for a bit more help :(
Welcome and I can relate to what you are saying about anxiety and depression. I am 46 and was only diagnosed last year after suffering problems since childhood. I am sure others can offer lots of advice but I would encourage you to think about your strengths - it is all too easy to focus on what we find difficult when I am sure you have loads of strong points about you.