Optimus
Well-Known Member
Hi Everyone!
New on here. I was recently assessed for Autism Spectrum Disorder after being referred during counselling for low mood / depression, anxiety and self harm. The diagnosis came back as Aspergers. I didn't know how to feel about this (ironically, I can see the irony in that). So I thought it could be good to seek out support for this.
I have misophonia / hyperaucusis (disproportionate sensitivity to noise / sound) which makes going to the cinema or a restaurant stressful. Also, particular noises go right through me (certain pitches and volumes of laughter, whistling, tapping). I am easily distracted if there is anything else going on which can make following conversations difficult.
I tend to over-empathise. It's like I don't want to get into trouble as I'm not sure what society expects the correct response / approach should be in a given situation.
I haven't been in any particularly long term relationships and have never co-habited with a partner. There is part of me that is very anxious in such situations as I fear doing or saying the wrong thing.
On the other hand I understand and get humour. I also can see things rationally (though there is often a disconnect between understanding the reality of a situation and what I feel (if I can understand that). I also only know my 'normal'. So I have difficulty at times in accepting my diagnosis.
Can anyone relate to any of this? Just looking for support and help with processing this.
Thanks,
Don
New on here. I was recently assessed for Autism Spectrum Disorder after being referred during counselling for low mood / depression, anxiety and self harm. The diagnosis came back as Aspergers. I didn't know how to feel about this (ironically, I can see the irony in that). So I thought it could be good to seek out support for this.
I have misophonia / hyperaucusis (disproportionate sensitivity to noise / sound) which makes going to the cinema or a restaurant stressful. Also, particular noises go right through me (certain pitches and volumes of laughter, whistling, tapping). I am easily distracted if there is anything else going on which can make following conversations difficult.
I tend to over-empathise. It's like I don't want to get into trouble as I'm not sure what society expects the correct response / approach should be in a given situation.
I haven't been in any particularly long term relationships and have never co-habited with a partner. There is part of me that is very anxious in such situations as I fear doing or saying the wrong thing.
On the other hand I understand and get humour. I also can see things rationally (though there is often a disconnect between understanding the reality of a situation and what I feel (if I can understand that). I also only know my 'normal'. So I have difficulty at times in accepting my diagnosis.
Can anyone relate to any of this? Just looking for support and help with processing this.
Thanks,
Don