Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi I'd like to introduce myself to you all all
I'm Eli and 25 and I've recently been directed this way by my Doctor. I don't feel comfortable in using my identity on here so I'm using something close.
I'm not diagnosed, I've not had an assessment yet but I've had a referral for an assessment today
I've been trying to build the courage to ask for an assessment for about 7 years but always chickened out or doubted myself. I recently told my mum what was going on and what I was doing, she didn't try and stop me but any discussion of it is treated rather coldly and abruptly. It was only at the encouragement by my grandad recently that I've gone through with it.
Over the years I have become used to masking and internalising the way I've been mostly because of my upbringing. I was often seen as weird and to be avoided by others and if anyone associated with me they'd be picked on too. My parents never understood or accepted some of my "quirks" as I call them any of my interests wasn't encouraged by them. Still isn't in some ways but nowadays I don't care.
I'm glad to see that I'm not alone on here. On to things I like
I enjoy art and I can stare at art in galleries for hours I go through a phases of obsessing over various artists and artworks.
I also enjoy looking at architecture
I'm named after an artist irl.
I go through phases of mania with my creative abilities then I burn out for months on end.
I enjoy writing poetry but am currently burnt out.
I do like the creepy and strange.
I believe in ghosts but I am heavily sceptical of those ghost programs on the TV.
I could go on forever but I don't want to bore anyone so I'll leave it for now. I will be on from time to time and may post updates about what's happening with me.
Just do it they don't pole and probe you or stick you with you needles if your worried about the assessment. These days it's a simple zoom meeting and a bit of paper works to fill out more or less like applying for job but the out come screws you over more than job. Sure you'll be fine though but it's not like they treat us like lab rats. They may prescribe you with medication if your anxiety is bad but don't bother taking it cause none of them work but you do have the right to refuse medication if they do. I turned down rettilin myself cause I know the side effectss
This guy is pretty good and informative. Intelligent and gets his point across very well.
youtube.com/.../Autistamatic
the most informative I found were
YoSamdySam on youtube www.youtube.com/.../videos
and https://autistic-village.com/
if you like videos with more ranting there is
Orion Kelly on youtube www.youtube.com/.../videos
Rebel has her own website neurodivergentrebel.com/
currently I'm getting through their videos www.youtube.com/.../videos
I Will have a look into the YouTube recommendation. Do you have any others? Thanks
Hi Eli
well done, families are often like that
on youtube there is a channel made by YoSamdySam and there is a lot about young girls masking and hiding in a society
burnout is part of the process of creation I suppose
Hi Eli, welcome. I'm into art and painting as well. Hope you recover from your burn out soon :)
Beautiful. Also did a project about Monet at school in the 90s.
I do, I'm not very good though. I'm currently burnt out, I like to use watercolours and paint markers amongst others.
I just looked him up. His work is so good. I used to do a lot of painting a few years ago, wasn't to bad but not great. It's something I really love to do and look at.
Do you do much painting?
Was it as beautiful in real life than in the pictures?
Claude Monet and been to his house.
My favourite artist is Gustav Klimt
Hii Eli, welcome. Congrats on your referral, hopefully you won't have to wait long. We're similar ages and I'm sorry you have to mask a lot, so do I and I know how exhausting it is and it may have contributed to your burnout - sorry that's happened. Hopefully you can rest up and recover soon.
You sound a really interesting person. It's cool your named after an artist! I don't think I'm named after anybody famous. Shame ;)
Who's your favourite artist?
I hope you enjoy being here. See you around.
Hello @Eli,
Welcome to the NAS community! Thank you for sharing your story. I hope you feel supported here by our community members.
All the best,
ChloeMod