Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello, my name is Kenny, I'm 42 years old. Years ago my G.P. diagnosed me with Social Anxiety Disorder and up until recently I've accepted that. I've recently started reading about Autism and recognize various Autistic traits in myself. I've also done two online ASD tests and the results indicate that I have Aspergers. I find it extremely difficult to interact with people,always have done. I have narrow interests/hobbies which are all-consuming, I find it very difficult to make eye contact. Some say I have an unusual walk, I feel very awkward when walking, stiff posture, there are other things as well. Anyway, I've been to my doctor to ask to be referred for a proper test, but he is totally dismissive, another doctor had the same attitude. I've long felt different to others, and now after doing those tests, I'm absolutely convinced that I've got Undiagnosed Aspergers, two doctors won't take me seriously though, it is so frustrating! Any advice? It would be good to hear from others with Aspergers.
My husband is exactly like Kenny73 described, except he wasn't diagnosed with anxiety. He has it, but denies it. I'm more anxious than him, though.
I function better socially (slow exposure to people worked but I'm no where near at the same level of other people).
When our niece was diagnosed it made sense. However, having got closer to her recently (geographically), I realise she's outgoing, confident. I don't see an autistic child in her.
But just made me realise how much worse he is (and even I).
I guess we could go to our GPs but would that change?
My husband is so socially awkward that I feel I need to apologise to people (I don't but almost feel like I have to). He's tongue tied and when he speaks sometimes it's awkward too. I'm probably the same. But I had social jobs that helped me a little.
I know it's selfish but even if I could tell me people we have autism it'd make it easier (instead of people thinking we're rude or stand-offish). My husband is very kind so that label is not fair and, seems easier to be have a medically acknowledged label - I guess.
We both have full-time jobs but we don't fit in. In my case, I fear for my job because I'm not (and try as I might) I always feel the odd ball no one gets.
Sorry, don't mean to hijack original post. It all just came out.