Autism/Depression

Andi66

I think it's trust thing now , I rather be on my own until someone I can trust comes along. The same is with relationships, been hurt in the past.Strawberry that's ok, I have to have a sleep, especially with my Conditions, this heat not helping

Strawberry1

Trust is a big thing @Andi66 definitely. Glad you had a snooze 😴. No the heat is testing today.

Strawberry1

I'm attending a course over zoom in my area for Autism and adhd. Finding that I can relate to a lot of stuff that is being covered on the course. Interesting stuff

Kali85

That sounds really appealing I wish they had something like that in my area as I am new to my autism diagnosis. I had never even thought that autism is what I had before, as I always got labelled with different mental illnesses. But stuff I read up on autism in females just resonates with my life and how I react to things, and how I think and how I feel. Good luck with your course

Strawberry1

Hopefully word might get around @Kali85 and more and more courses Hopefully will become available. Fingers crossed 🤞 they do . Wishing you a lot of luck throughout your new journey. I can imagine it must help knowing from your diagnosis that it is rectifying everything you was questioning. Sending gentle hugs now and always. Thank you for your kindness it's appreciated. Please take care of yourself too.

Kali85

thank you so much for your kind words it’s very hard having autism in this world! Best of luck to you too

Strawberry1

Your very welcome @Kali85 , it sure is hard I agree with that. Your stronger than you think believe me . I have faith in you . One day at a time. Look after yourself.

Kali85

I have to take one day at a time or I won’t cope at all. Just wish people were kinder and more considerate of each other. The world is a very dark place. Thank you I really appreciate your kindness. Take care too

Strawberry1

Glad you take one day at a time @Kali85 , it's a good idea . People are so judgemental and are not kind . It's such a shame it's is this way . I agree the world is a dark place very much so . Alot of people are very blinkered. Take care and be kind to yourself.

Strawberry1

Sorry if my reply is late @Kali85 , I had a nap. Feel really really tired today 😴.

Kali85

no worries sleep is important, my mood is terrible if I haven’t had enough sleep and I cannot function properly when I am tired, I won’t even drive my car when I am tired

Jimm_Scope

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/884240#Comment_884240

This sounds rather similar to my partner right now. She's been looking back at her childhood and the new knowledge we have now about how autism can show itself in young girls. She is strongly considering going for an assessment to see if she has autism soon.

Strawberry1

I'm exactly the same as you @Kali85 I don't function well without enough sleep. I don't drive but I can understand why you don't drive when your tired . .

Strawberry1

I think back on situations and I think I got through things on adrenaline I'm sure of it . Always pushing myself over and over .

Kali85

Your partner would need to ask her GP to refer her for an assessment, alot of questions ask about how you were as a child with certain situations and then a lot of questions about how certain situations etc effect you as an adult. I personally feel a weight lifted off my shoulders having my diagnosis and also reading up on autism in females has helped me a lot too. The mental illnesses I was labelled with didn’t seem quite right to me only a few characteristics fitted with me but then a majority of it was completely wrong. Assessments can take upto 4 years depending on the area that you live in. Hope this is helpful

Kali85

I think I get through a lot of social situations on adrenaline too, feels like I’m in fight or flight mode a lot of the time and especially if I am forced into certain social interactions/events

Strawberry1

Sounds very familiar that @Kali85 .

Strawberry1

I'm not a fan of social situations.

Strawberry1

Just going to have a bit of time out @Kali85 . Chat again soon . Take care 🙂 💕.

Strawberry1

I'm just really tired @Kali85 .