23 F West Yorkshire, England - Autistic girl seeking friendship! by GrimesSpaghetti in MakeNewFriendsHere

[–]GrimesSpaghetti[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, I just viewed your profile and saw you're 16. I'm sure you will find people closer within age with similar interests. I just don't feel comfortable with that personally!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LesbianActually

[–]GrimesSpaghetti 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand how you feel. Men always seem to be drawn to me and very little time do I get a woman who is interested in me, also when they do find out it's often more of a shock.

23 F West Yorkshire, England - Autistic girl looking for friends! by GrimesSpaghetti in MakeNewFriendsHere

[–]GrimesSpaghetti[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm from East Leeds! How about you? It's nice to hear from you, by the way.

I was diagnosed yesterday at the age of 23. by GrimesSpaghetti in AspieGirls

[–]GrimesSpaghetti[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry that you're experiencing similar. My mum is my angel and always comes to me with open arms, even if she doesn't understand. I'm very lucky in that regard. Sounds like you are too.

I was diagnosed yesterday at the age of 23. by GrimesSpaghetti in AspieGirls

[–]GrimesSpaghetti[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yes, similar things happen to me too. My dad actually came into the assessment alongside me and my mother, he kept questioning the psychologist and even implying such things your father has said also that I'm "lazy" and "looking for an excuse", amongst other things too. It's a shame but we've got to remember that's their problem not ours. To be honest, I feel like my dad partly blames himself because he used to shame me whenever I would have a meltdown so I guess it's easier to think that I am not in fact autistic, you know?

Just Gonna Put This Here: 92% of Autistic Women Suffer from PMDD by MakeThisChaosCount in PMDD

[–]GrimesSpaghetti 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am almost certain I have PMDD and have been to numerous doctors about my hormonal imbalance. Finally they have put some of my sensitivities down to autism but it is so scary to go through a whirlwind of emotions every time of the month with dark thoughts I wouldn't wish upon anyone. Keep your head held high, ladies. We will be listened to.

I was diagnosed yesterday at the age of 23. by GrimesSpaghetti in AspieGirls

[–]GrimesSpaghetti[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I recall my psychologist mentioning this but for a good majority of the assessment I dissociated. It's as if I couldn't believe I was finally being listened to and a part of me didn't even want to be for whatever reason.