Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello there I am a 44 year old female. I was wondering if the things I have been suffering with since a child could possibly be autistic/aspergers traits.
I hate loud noises, have social anxiety, I get upset if the routine changes, I suffer with severe claustrophobia and yesterday had a melt down, I have many fears and phobias that are not rational to anybody else. I am a black and white thinker. I need reassurance that nothing bad is going to happen if my routine is changed. I could go on forever but what I am trying to say does this sound familiar to anyone else?
Today I am exhausted.
These things certainly sound like autistic traits and we'll all identify with some of them at least. Phobias I have aplenty, for sure. But whether this is ASD or something else only an assessment would tell you for sure.
Hi! I can definitely associate myself with a lot of this. Loud noises and bright lights are my downfall, I love having a routine and when that changes I can get quite distressed. I also need a lot of reassurance with a lot of things too.
You're not alone in this!