Published on 12, July, 2020
I'm Michael and I'm pretty sure I'm on the spectrum. I'm 30 years old and have always felt different in the way I see and do things. I did some research into ASD and found it ticked a lot of boxes, went to my GP and am currently waiting for my assessment appointment.
It might not be very PC to say this, but I want to have the label of being on the spectrum as it will answer a lot of questions I have about my behaviour and why I struggle with certain things.
My work can be very stressful and these stresses I keep bottled up until they burst out in fits of bad temper when no-one understands my way of thinking.
Other aspects I struggle to get my head around is compassion especially when my wife is upset, usually at my behaviour, I shut down all compassion and empathy - much to her understandable annoyance.
My Specialist Learning Advisor at Uni pointed me to this site so hopefully I can communicate with other people who may be going through what I do.
It'll be nice hearing from you guys!
Hi!
I don't know if i have it either but i do agree with you. it would be beneficial for the diagnosis, as i tend to say things that people tend to take completely the wrong way, and im constantly reprimanded for behaviour even I CANT understand.I would advise doing what i have done, book with your GP and state your case!