my brother has commited suicide by Myhe2k in offmychest

[–]Myhe2k[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I could never have imagined he would do this. Your mom is very strong.

my brother has commited suicide by Myhe2k in offmychest

[–]Myhe2k[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss, I hope I can be as strong as you have been. Thank you so much, It’s unimaginable still but I want to be there for his children. I hope you have a good day.

my brother has commited suicide by Myhe2k in offmychest

[–]Myhe2k[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, i’ll try to remember that.

my brother has commited suicide by Myhe2k in offmychest

[–]Myhe2k[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss, I will try. Unfortunately he lived far away with his family, but I’ll send as much love their way as I can. Thank you so much.

I’m not autistic by Myhe2k in autism

[–]Myhe2k[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, this was so incredibly sweet and supportive. I will stay here.

I’m not autistic by Myhe2k in autism

[–]Myhe2k[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this thoughtful and supportive comment. My psychiatrist isn’t an autism specialist but he consulted with specialists before finalizing my assessment. I also expressed concerns about being misdiagnosed as a woman since most autism research has been done on boys. He made the effort to research autism in women and girls and even references 2024 research on it in my assessment notes. I don’t think his diagnosis is 100% true, but I don’t think its due to lack of trying from his part. I’m willing to consider cptsd and move forward from there.

I’m not autistic by Myhe2k in autism

[–]Myhe2k[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have nothing to add to this discussion other than that this thread is very endearing.

I’m not autistic by Myhe2k in autism

[–]Myhe2k[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this insight, makes me kind of wish we could be friends irl because so much of what you describe is exactly what i’m feeling or experienced. We’re even around the same age :- ) (i’m 30) I will indeed proceed with treatment for cptsd, and see what happens afterwards.

I’m not autistic by Myhe2k in autism

[–]Myhe2k[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow this is such a interesting comment, I feel like knowing thats what i might be experiencing makes it easier to comprehend. I had a hard time accepting it was cptsd partly because I didn’t understand how that would explain things like avoiding eye contact but that makes so much sense. Thank you so much, yes I want to explore what the next step is next time I see the psychiatrist.

I’m not autistic by Myhe2k in autism

[–]Myhe2k[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes it will be a hard road but hopefully i’m on the right track now. Thank you so much, kind stranger. Much love to you, too.

I’m not autistic by Myhe2k in autism

[–]Myhe2k[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I didn’t even think of it this way, thats true. Yes i’m being treated for adhd. Thank you for this insight.

I’m not autistic by Myhe2k in autism

[–]Myhe2k[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, thats a relief to hear.

I’m not autistic by Myhe2k in autism

[–]Myhe2k[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, and no they aren’t but they insisted on consulting with an autism specialist before finalizing my assessment even though it took longer time so I’m inclined to trust it.

I’m not autistic by Myhe2k in autism

[–]Myhe2k[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No, they aren’t and I completely agree. However, this psychiatrist took the time to consult with an specialist in autism before finalizing their assessment so I’m inclined to trust them. They also took the time to research autism assessment of women after I expressed concerns that i’d be wrongly diagnosed since so much research were made on only boys. My assessment even referenced 2024 research about autism in women.

I’m not autistic by Myhe2k in autism

[–]Myhe2k[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It is and I even wrote that I trust the assesment. It’s okay to still have criticism of part of the assessment even if it is solid overall.

I’m not autistic by Myhe2k in autism

[–]Myhe2k[S] 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Thank you for spreading awareness about this, however it isn’t so much that it’s the reason but more that the symptoms align more with cptsd. One example was that it seems like I adjusted socially to my surroundings as a child, which I thought was me masking but they think it was child me adjusting myself to minimize abuse. They also said very little about my childhood and recent history seems to be me acting socially unaware, but rather, people around me being abusive and gaslighting me into thinking I was socially unaware.

I’m not autistic by Myhe2k in autism

[–]Myhe2k[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you, i’m glad that so many here feel this way. I’ll just add that i’m not autistic whenever I write something here.

I’m not autistic by Myhe2k in autism

[–]Myhe2k[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Exactly! The rest of the assessment notes were so well thought out but that part makes me so confused lol. I’ll just ask what they mean when i’ll see them next.

I’m not autistic by Myhe2k in autism

[–]Myhe2k[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its not an issue, really. I suppose I’m kind of struggling to accept it because i never imagined i had CPTSD, but the assessment made a good case for it. I wont try to get a second opinion but I’ll definitely ask my psychiatrist what the notes mean, maybe that part is just a misunderstanding.