Hey everyone. I'm 30, from Texas. I haven't been diagnosed clinically or otherwise, but I've scored very high on the various AS screenings available online. It only recently occurred to me as a possibility- I spent a great majority of my life under the assumption that I'm "just weird" and I'm currently emerging from the belief that I'm an inherently bad person.
Until about four years ago, I was in denial about my mental health issues as a result of being misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and incorrectly treated with Lexapro and Paxil at the age of 16. Being on those meds left me with an acute fear of doctors and prescription drugs, but my anxiety is only getting harder to control and it's putting a strain on the only good relationship I've ever had.
A few of my teachers in school suggested being professionally screened for AS, but my parents blew it off. My ex-husband's mother, who has worked with kids on the spectrum for years, even brought it up a time or two. Now, years later, I'm starting to wish I'd looked into it sooner.
While a few of my behaviors are distinctly atypical to AS, so many of the symptoms are spot on. I'm here in a desperate attempt to get some questions answered and hopefully build the confidence to finally see a professional about whatever is up with my brain.
Until about four years ago, I was in denial about my mental health issues as a result of being misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and incorrectly treated with Lexapro and Paxil at the age of 16. Being on those meds left me with an acute fear of doctors and prescription drugs, but my anxiety is only getting harder to control and it's putting a strain on the only good relationship I've ever had.
A few of my teachers in school suggested being professionally screened for AS, but my parents blew it off. My ex-husband's mother, who has worked with kids on the spectrum for years, even brought it up a time or two. Now, years later, I'm starting to wish I'd looked into it sooner.
While a few of my behaviors are distinctly atypical to AS, so many of the symptoms are spot on. I'm here in a desperate attempt to get some questions answered and hopefully build the confidence to finally see a professional about whatever is up with my brain.
