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
I was diagnosed towards the end of last year at 60. I am still finding it something quite difficult to come to terms with.