Undiagnosed Autism: Seeking Insight and Support

wow I'm so sorry that happened. that's honestly one of my biggest fears, not being taken seriously after finally opening up like that. I understand the struggle with self harm.. I understand a lot of those actually! I've been struggling with ADHD and anxiety forever, and recently I've realized that I reallllyy relate with symptoms of depression, autism, and OCD. I dont know how I dodnt realize before, I've always thought most of my actions/thoughts/quirks were normal and that everyone had them and did them, but I cant have the volume on the tv be something like 26 or the number 26 will just go 2626262626262626 in my head till I make it 25 or 27. I've always had this, among a billion other random things that make me feel this sense of impending doom.

ADHD and autism are pretty commonly comorbid, so there's a chance you have both, not just one or the other! at the very least it's very common to have some traits of the other since symptoms overlap a bit. I got diagnosed with autism at 18, but had suspected I could have had it a year or two prior to being tested. autistic AFABs present quite differently to autistic AMABs, so definitely check out those differences. though you may already have. take your time, there's no rush. talking with other autistic people could probably help a lot, so this post was a great step!

I am by no means a hypochondriac but I swear... When I get to reading symptoms about any illness some how I feel I have the symptoms lol like restless leg syndrome... Personally when I was younger there was no such thing as half these conditions they are glorifying. Sometimes I tell myself to cut back on research and reading... Too much of anything could be bad for ya. Ijs

partially because I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 instead of my adhd concerns being taken seriously. I was then diagnosed after I insisted on a test almost a year later after my first thought I might have it. I've been dismissed for a long time, so autism feels far fetched now. In terms of symptoms I can relate to, I'd say impulsivity. I also used to self-harm, and I sometimes have persistent repetition actions, which ive been told could be OCD. As an adult, I've also developed a learning disability, few things interest me, I have problem paying attention. I have depression, anxiety, sensitivity to sound because it overwhelms me sometimes. I also get this facial tic at times but it's rare. Hbu?

I kind of relate, but I feel paranoid and think I may be wrong.

I've worked with a lot of Autistic youth so might be able to help, at least point you in the right direction