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Hello! (from undiagnosed)

anti
over 2 years ago

Just saying hi!

I am new and looking forward to have some nice discussions with all of you. 

I'm not diagnosed and not planning to - I think I'm functioning too well to be entitled for the state sponsored investigation (living in Sweden), and I don't even know if I'd really be autistic, but does it matter? I'm just looking forward to talk about things I can relate to. Been suspecting I might be somewhere on the spectrum for reasons like anxiety issues, having hard time to handle lights, sounds and crowds, having to run out of a shopping mall in panic; been always the weird one, not getting the jokes, receiving complains at work that I interrupt people and have a weird voice/pitch when presenting, stuff like that :)  At the same time I do enjoy dinner parties and some social events, so who knows.

The best thing for me is being alone in the mountains - which is pretty hard now that I have a family, a small kid and a growing belly :)

  • over 2 years ago in reply to anti

    I can understand self diagnosing and have done it(in past cos diagnoses were wrong-mine would tick loads of boxes,free healthcare tick one box and diagnosuis mental health things!). When had first Autism assessment last year,until i answered questions i didnt see it(as thought cos alot of head injuries,now non cancerous tumour near brain caused problems).

    Shame u cant get diagnosis,mine is now overturned-but explains alot going back decades. That alone is good-cos authorities haven't dealt with me well(councils/health system/schools in 80's).

  • over 2 years ago in reply to anti

    Got it! Thank you Anti. That's curious to learn about the assessment process. I always thought Sweden was way more evolved than the UK (and many other places) in all these areas.

  • over 2 years ago in reply to anti

    Hiya!  Well, I'm certainly finding it so.

    I'm not diagnosed, although I'm waiting for an assessment.  Whichever side of the line I turn out to be on (I do have diagnosed dyslexia, and also have massive sensory issues resulting in meltdowns or shut downs, so an SPD would be the bare minimum the assessors could come up with I would think), it's already proving invaluable to me.

    Welcome!  You'll find good company here, I'm sure.

  • over 2 years ago in reply to Deleted user

    Thanks!

    Investigation through the public system is only done for those adults who have serious hinders, where I live. The private one is unaffordable for me. And it takes time as well, yes. I am getting consultations now for other issues related to anxiety, so that will be enough for now.

    Reasons for joining.. I thought that relating to experiences of others would be more valuable. 

  • over 2 years ago

    Hi, welcome to the forum. I'm confused by your post. If you don't feel you'd be really autistic from a medical assessment, how can you self-diagnose? Sorry, I'm very logical so I sometimes need things explaining to me. Are you afraid to get an assessment, or is it impractical because of your family situation (and congratulations on the upcoming new arrival).

    In my experience, it is always logical to get a diagnosis. I would never have considered an assessment until it was mentioned to me. But once it was mentioned, I could not live with the uncertainty. I had to know. Even if I didn't agree with the results, I could not have carried on without having a professional opinion. 

    There must be some reason why you wanted to join the forum, for validation or confirmation of certain aspects of your experience. Maybe consider it as something to do in the future when you have more time?

    As long as you are healthy and happy that is the main thing.

    Best wishes.

  • over 2 years ago

    We can self diagnose here,,,  usually for employment reasons. 

    get up the mountains and take your kid with you and 2 mobile phones

    post the pictures of your views when on the mountain ( not of u or kid ) 

    I consider myself to also have ADHD on top of my professional autism diagnosis

    but  I dont see any benefit in tying up valuable resources getting me another label to imprison myself with Slight smile

    Oh  Welcome to this forum for Adults with Autism and non-autistic carers/parents/partners Slight smile

    You are most welcome to stay and chat with fellow "self diagnosed" and diagnosed and non-autistic.

    it would be nice to have a Swede in here Slight smile