• RE: The sun

    When the sun comes out everyone comes out like bloody lemmings

    That's so true! I thought of that as well! Joy

    I dislike the sun too. I've also noticed that people all come out to go to the beach and to cook themselves alive. I've…

  • Seeing a GP with suspected Autism

    Hi, I have been struggling for a number of years now with certain traits which ultimately lead to huge burn out and affects my children and my partner

    I spoke to a GP 2 years ago who referred me to CBT, which I really struggled with as the GP disregarded…

  • Seeing a GP with Suspected Autism

    Hi, I have been struggling for a number of years now with certain traits which ultimately lead to huge burn out and affects my children and my partner

    I spoke to a GP 2 years ago who referred me to CBT, which I really struggled with as the GP disregarded…

  • RE: Struggling and unsure

    Yes, on here everyone is welcome- I joined when it was first raised that I could be autistic a year ago- initially I was very unsure and confused- It made so much sense that I was autistic but I also struggled a lot with impostor syndrome and I worried…

  • RE: Complex PTSD

    Hi there, I also have autism and complex PTSD. It's a really difficult experience having both, I'm sorry you're going through this. I personally found Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) really helpful for managing overwhelming emotions and unhealthy…

  • RE: Are there any benefits from being diagnosed with Autism/ADHD?

    Hi, 

    Thought I’d reply to your post as there’s so many similarities I notice in my situation but you are a lot further along the process than me.

    I too visited the GP originally about an ADHD diagnosis after 2/3 years of extensive research…

  • RE: Can undiagnoised Asperger Syndrome lead to mental health issues?

    Thank you.

    On a more personal level my partner has been told he has severe depression however not given any medication, but as a child he got dianoised with ADHD. He's a heavy drinker and really struggles with emotions. We were both in the army together…

  • Seemingly simple tasks, often not so simple in reality

    It’s been quite some time since I’ve had the confidence to write on this forum. Hopefully you’ll have me back again.

    I’m feeling the all too familiar signs of burn out once more and it’s having its impact on my speech and co-ordination…

  • RE: Creative work

    I can see where you’re coming from entirely with this and I have often wondered about this myself.

    For me, I enjoy routine a lot. I struggle without it to be honest. So that aspect works in my favour, but 5 days a week is a bit of a stretch. I honestly…

  • RE: Getting older with autism

    Hi Bebe.  I'm more than double your age.

    For what its worth, I really think Autonomistic is right.  I had all your feelings at 23 but did not understand that I was, and always had been, masking - so all I did was carry on.  I developed more and more…