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18F here, really think I might be on the autism spectrum. I've self-identified as someone with anxiety since I was about 15. I'm almost always anxious (with a stomach ache, nausea) before social situations, sometimes even just leaving the house to grocery shop.
My "suspicions" started a few months ago when I was quickly becoming overly obsessed with an Internet personality AGAIN. I've done this before, when COVID first started. I get super focused on the person, watch their videos all the time, look at pictures of them, google facts about them, etc... It makes me want to talk about them all day long and I even think about them in a romantic way. I think this is a hyperfixation...?
It's also important to point out that I have like, one friend. I'm lonely. I'm more comfortable staying in and hanging out by myself. It's hard for me to make and keep friends. I'm awkward with people unless I really know them. I don't know how to strike up a conversation, to keep eye contact, how to keep convo going, what to do with my body, etc...
I wanna talk to a professional and see about a diagnosis. Both regarding anxiety (because I want to be medicated) and about autism. I'm living at home with my mom for the summer now, don't currently have a driver's license, and idk how to go about this. I don't really want to tell my mom about my suspicions and how I'd like to see a professional because I'm worried she'd dismiss it and tell me I'm just overthinking.
Maybe I could schedule an appointment at the clinic some afternoon when she's busy and see if my friend would drive me...?? Or I could just wait til I have a license. Or for when I'm back living on my own for college and I'm away from her, but that would mean waiting like 3 months. I doooon'ttt knoooowww.
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Talk to a doctor and go from there.
ReplyIf you do have autism and anxiety , I'm here with you . I have autism . It's challenging but you can get through it . I have alot of health issues and autism is one of them . I'm here with you 😃
ReplyHi! I'm a self diagnosed Autistic. +1 for medication, it can really help with anxiety! You don't have to stick to anonymous forums like this. Check out all kinds of welcoming Autistic communities on Facebook and on YouTube groups. Good luck!
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