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In limbo between autistic / non autistic

LostGUY

Hi all, new to this forum, I've recently been referred by my GP for an autism assessment. The more I read the more I feel I could be on the spectrum. I'm aware I could be waiting 2 or 3 years for the assessment. In the meantime I feel in limbo. I've never felt like I really fit in, not had friends for a good 25 years plus. I don't know whether I should keep pushing myself to try to overcome my difficulties in the neurotypical world or seek to limit my social interactions. 

Any advice from people who have autism or are waiting for a diagnosis would be welcome. Thanks for reading. 

Parents

  • Had my assessment now, but remember that feeling.

    If it's any consolation, research is showing that those who self-identify tend to be right. While you wait, I'd treat yourself "as if", 'cos you probably are, do the youtubing  question asking here and reading and see how you can start to figure out a way forward.

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  • Had my assessment now, but remember that feeling.

    If it's any consolation, research is showing that those who self-identify tend to be right. While you wait, I'd treat yourself "as if", 'cos you probably are, do the youtubing  question asking here and reading and see how you can start to figure out a way forward.

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  • in reply to Dawn
    Dawn said:
    I'd treat yourself "as if", 'cos you probably are

    That's interesting, I must admit I am getting fed up of adding.."if I am autistic" to the end of discussions regarding autism with my partner. I don't feel I can commit to being autistic until its officially diagnosed. I've always got the thought at the back of my mind ...but what if i'm not?