Introduction

An exclamation mark leaves me feeling rather nervous! I prefer a comma over an exclamation mark! You are very understanding Llama!

I forgot to mention to mention that you are the first llama I have spoken that has not bitten nor spat at me! Last llama I spoke with was less than impressed and made their dissatisfaction with my feeble attempt to socialise with them very clear.

I am sorry to hear that you are feeling overwhelming! Hopefully things will ease for you as time passes. Please do not apologise for oversharing! My ear is always open! Sharing is caring except when it comes to cake or wine! You must never share cake nor wine.

That sounds amazing to have such clarity must help you in way some way. I do hope that I will find clarity when I receive my diagnosis. I really hope that my assessment will happen soon and provide me with the much needed clarity I have been seeking for a while. I hope that it will mean that I will be accepted for being me. I am different. I am unique. I am me. I long for the day someone will understand me (now I am oversharing).

Thank you, Llama! Your words are reciprocated! Always here to listen and support as best I can.

OMG! Rambling! One of my favorite words! I love rambling and I love to ramble about rambling!  

Do not apologise for the use of an exclamation mark! haha - I think it is a great way to express passion in what you are feeling at times! 

Gosh, how do I feel? In honesty, quite overwhelmed. It is a lot to take on as now I am in a limbo stage of waiting for the additional help that I need. I have also had a change in jobs which I am not sure whether was the right move or not at present as I am seriously struggling with the change of it all.
(sorry I am probably oversharing a little)

Overall the diagnosis is great clarity and I am trying to think of it in a way that the majority of people know nothing about how their brains work so I am blessed that I have some knowledge of what makes me, me.

I am sorry you don't have the support system around you, but like I said previously... I (along with the majority of people on here) are always here to talk and support one another.

Gosh - look at me, now I am rambling!! 

Thank you for sharing that with me! I hope I do not have to wait too long, however, if I do it is because there are other people that need an assessment more urgently than I do! My life thus far has been very difficult and I hope that an ASD diagnosis will make life easier for me. I hope I do have ASD because if I do it will mean I can have a huge celebration! Drinks on me! Hope you like a glass of moet or two(not that I am advocating drinking nor using it as form of self medicating #SorryModerators

I could not agree more! If we are strong enough, we should reach out to those around us and let them know that we are there for them! When you are at the top of the mountain you should help others to come and enjoy the view with you! I am overly concerned about over use of the exclamation mark! I do know what to do. I did it! Whoops! I am sorry I am in a constant loop. How do you feel about having been diagnosed with Autism and ADHD?

Things are incredibly overwhelming for me at the moment, but I am alive which is all that matters! The present is called the present because it is a gift for which I am grateful! I endeavor to bring this message to a close as I have overused the exclamation mark. 

I do not have a support network due to personal reasons. However, I have trees and wine! 

Thank you for making me feel so welcome Llama! I like speaking to another human being that seems to be genuine and I do not have to be second guessing their intentions.

Of course, we all need to be looking out for each other! 
I waited almost 1 year for my assessment. I was diagnosed with Autism 6 weeks ago and I was diagnosed with ADHD only 2 days ago so I completely understand how overwhelming this feels for you.... let along what you have going on in your personal life.

I hope you are okay and have a good support system around you but it is also nice to talk to people who are in a similar boat to you which is why this can be a great place to come to.

Hello Llama, Thank you for taking the time to reach out to me! May I ask, how long did you wait to receive your assessment? I am indeed in need of support so I may drop you a message one day! Currently, experiencing a huge amount of overwhelming sensations that have been coursing through my body since I received some devasting news late yesterday evening. Hope you are well.

Yes I'm autistic, I was diagnosed when I was 10. I can't remember how long I waited but I think it was about a year or two, though can't be certain. Hopefully you'll not have to wait as long as that though.

Hi - Welcome to the community. I am a 23 year old female from UK. 
Hopefully you won't have to wait to long but I have recently (about 6 weeks ago) had my assessment so feel free to drop me a message if you just want some support

Hello Simmerella, I have not been waiting very long. Hopefully I will not have to wait too long. Do you have ASD? If so, how long did you have to wait before you were assessed?

Hi and welcome to the community. How long have you been waiting for your assessment? I hope you don't have to wait too much longer. 

Enjoy this place.

Similar things I like to do as well. Good luck with your exams 

I am sorry to hear that you struggle with the warm weather! Hopefully the warm weather will ease over the coming days to make things more bearable for you! I like to go to the theatre, read, and listen to the radio when I am not studying. I have an exam coming up so I have been very busy revising. 

I struggle with the hot weather and have to be careful. Sometimes I'm bit shy. I enjoy arts and crafts, photography, reading, word puzzle books and listening to music on the BBC Sounds app.

Feel free to connect if we share common interests!

Thank you for being so understanding. I would like to converse with you further, but sadly, I do not know what to say. Have you enjoyed the lovely weather thus far?

Understand your point. You're welcome. 

Hello Zengarden, Thank you for responding to my message. For a moment I thought I was the only one on this community. Slight hyperbole, but I am sure  you understand my point.

Hi there 

Welcome to the community forum. 40 years old female from UK. 

This text box is much smaller and less daunting than the other one so I can write more about me. I am new to this community and joined as I am incredibly anxious and nervous as I explore the notion that I may have ASD. I struggle socially, but I love socializing. I find human beings(including myself)confusing and challenging, but I love being around them! I think every human being is incredibly beautiful and special. I think I am going off on a tangent so I shall end it here! If you feel comfortable to do so, please reach out to me as I would love to make new acquaintance(s) and/or friend(s). Much peace and love x