23, not diagnosed yet but 99.99% sure I'm autistic

[office-work]

Just some random stuff about me: I'm currently doing an undergrad accounting degree and working as a customer service staff/supervisor at a grocery store. I had severe alcohol problems in the past but I am 5 months sober and very committed to an alcohol-free life. I'm excited to join this forum because I want to talk to people who have the same social issues I do. My social issues have made my life a lot harder. I am overall happy, and my social skills have slowly improved over time, but they are still an issue. I have an extremely obsessive mind too. I am a girl which can complicate things with autism.

 

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Welcome. Read, find things that interest you, and join in. It's a nice place here.

 

[tree]

 

[All-Rounder]

Welcome. You should see some of the boys. They're a mess of emotions sometimes. Hehehe.

 

[Slime_Punk]

Welcome and congrats on the sobriety! That stuff is poison

 

[330]

Hello

 

[VictorR]

Welcome! Glad to hear that you're working on better lifestyle choices and that you're doing better. Hopefully you have the supports you need to continue moving in more positive directions

 

[GypsyMoth]

Welcome! I did my undergrad in accounting, too. How're you liking it? I understand it is a more popular career choice for autists.

 

[Nitro]

 

[AprilR]

Welcome!

 

[Alexej]

HI and Welcome @office-work
Do make yourself at home - good to have you with us. There are quite a few women in the Forum so join in conversations and look at older threads.

 

[SacredHeart]

Welcome!!

I can completely relate, I can’t imagine trying to uncode the am I aren’t I complex with everything you have going on and really hope you find the support you need!

I found this to be a really accommodating space, I’ve said it on another post but it’s the first time I felt seen or heard in a long time. I hope you find in comfort in all the weird and wonderful minds you come across x

 

[Thinx]

Hi and welcome. Jessica Kingsley publishers catalogue has interesting books on autism and including books by and about women with Autism specifically, which may be helpful to find out more. I hope you enjoy it here and find it useful and supportive.

 

[kmonokwe]

Hi! I'm new here as well, happy to be here with you Congratulations on your efforts at sobriety! Its a wild path to be on and I think you'll find acceptance and support here <3

 

[autism-and-autotune]

Just some random stuff about me: I'm currently doing an undergrad accounting degree and working as a customer service staff/supervisor at a grocery store. I had severe alcohol problems in the past but I am 5 months sober and very committed to an alcohol-free life. I'm excited to join this forum because I want to talk to people who have the same social issues I do. My social issues have made my life a lot harder. I am overall happy, and my social skills have slowly improved over time, but they are still an issue. I have an extremely obsessive mind too. I am a girl which can complicate things with autism.

Welcome! I'm glad to hear you've overcome your alcohol issues--seriously, very glad for you. Alcoholism runs in my family and I swore from a young age that I'd never get into it (plus, my sensory issues strongly make me dislike carbonated drinks like beer, so...it's a win, I guess? :/)

May I ask: how do you feel working customer service? I did it for years, and it's what led me to burnout and discovery of my autism. Knowing this...I feel I can do it again if necessary.