Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi there good people. I am hoping to talk to fellow ND folks in a world of NT folks.
I am female, recently diagnosed at the age of 46. To be honest, it just confirmed my suspicions for the last 6 years or so. It was through the NHS. I already have a psychiatrist as I also have schizophrenia and she also does the Autism assessments in our county. She fast tracked me so I only waited a year.
I find that after a couple of hours of talking to and being with NT people I want to poke my own eyes out and start screaming. Does anyone else feel like this? For what it's worth, my partner of 13 years also thinks he is Autistic but is very happy with it and doesn't think there would be anything to gain by persuing a diagnosis.
I really want to connect with fellow Autistic people and make some friends.
Hello and welcome!
I also waited several years from when I suspected to when I managed to ask for a diagnosis. And then even longer on the list. I laugh at how "fast tracked" means you "only" waited a year!
I admit I don't have that experience, but then I don't think I've ever managed 2 hours talking to NTs. They usually walk away before that because I'm too weird. I'm much better with other divergent folks, whether that's autistic or something else "weird" that gives people a difference perspective.