Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello everyone, not sure where to start or how I feel at the minute. I'm a 70 year old female who very recently, after reading a novel where the main character had autism and in who I completely identified with, I did some research and took a number of autism on line tests. All said I was on the spectrum. Today contacted GP to chat over. Following discussions it was concluded I am autistic. On one hand feel relieved, explains huge amount about past history but now very confused. No advice given on help etc just told no treatment.
Confusion because don't know how to use this information. Will people think this is an excuse, will they think this is a cop out? My biggest symptom is communication, I try to explain things but only end up upsetting people. I get really upset when this happens because very few ask me to explain, or give reasons for what I've said, everyone assumes I'm a bad person.
Any advice on moving forward please. Many thanks
Hi, welcome to the group. The realisation of autism is a very big ‘light bulb moment’. Glad you had a chat with your GP. Im not sure if your doctor has given a diagnosis of autism? Please don’t think I’m trying to discredit the help you have been given. To get a diagnosis of asd is quite a long process taking normally multiple interviews and tests. Did the doctor maybe say that he or she would refer you for a diagnosis?
Unfortunately no, but I think I've found I can do a self referral and have emailed asking for form. I have never been one for labelling but I do feel I've had that "light bulb moment" and so much becomes clearer. Just really not sure on what to do with info. Thank you for taking the time to comment.