I've had problems my whole life with feeling like I don't fit in, of being different, "shy", "bookish", and of feeling completely overwhelmed at frequent points in my life but especially around sad events (though put on a brave face and am the one that manages to keep it together, until much later when it inevitably hits me). I hate social situations but have learnt over the years to make small talk for short periods of time until I find an excuse to escape.
Through school (which I hated and spent very little time there), I usually had 1 or 2 close friends and again, would get overwhelmed if anyone else joined us. I've always been rubbish at maths but excelled at English and Science subjects. I hated sports like netball and hocky but enjoyed trampoline, tennis and javelin.
At work, I'd get into trouble as I could never ignore wrongdoing and could never get to grips with the workplace hierarchy games, and would end up getting sacked and in later years, made redundant.
Ove the years I've had special interests and have always had an enormous love of animals. I can't bear labels in clothes, have problems with socks and can't wear crew necks (scarves are tolerated if looses). I have special spoons and only drink from 1 mug.
I only drive locally as there's too much going on and too much to do on faster roads and get highly anxious if I don't know where I'm going or what to expect.
I'll stop there (but could obviously go on!). ;)
So, before I spend time getting an appointment with my GP. What do you all think? Is it a possibility that I'm either ADHD or autistic or both? Or would I be wasting my time?
Input would very much be appreciated and I realise you can't diagnose, but from what I've said above, is it worth my while going to see my GP? Are there resources I should check before going to my GP?
Thank you in advance. :)
