Possible female with high functioning autism?

[ShelbyBay]

Hello to whoever ends up reading this! My name is Shelby, Im a 24 year old white female who is a certified pharmacy technician. I have been losing my mind over this quarantine and have been doing some google deepdiving, which is one of my favorite pass times because i looove learning. I came across an article that describes HF autism in females. Ive never thought that i could possibly have autism but here I am writing this. It more peaked my interest when it started noting the possible notions on if someone could have it. 1: having an eating disroder, when i was a teen i suffered with binge eating. 2: obsessive traits over specific things, I am OBSESSED with learning about space, true crime, pharmacy, sharks, collecting books. 3: sensory issues, this one hits the strongest for me, i cant eat hummus bc the nasty sandy texture, i hate HATE the feeling of microfiber, fingerpainting is a huge no no, any touch if paper with wet hands specifically, even rougher paper towels, the list really goes on. I was wondering if anyone with HF autism was diagnosed late and how they went about with testing. Thanks so much.

[hypercat54]

Hi you need to see a doctor and get a definite diagnosis. That is the first thing to do.

[ShelbyBay in reply to hypercat54]

i plan on seeking for a doctor after corona is past!

[hypercat54 in reply to ShelbyBay]

Good. Very wise to put it off until this dreadful virus passes. Stay safe and well. x

[ShelbyBay in reply to hypercat54]

you as well!

[hypercat54 in reply to ShelbyBay]

Thank you, am doing my best.

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How are you getting on, managing, ?

BOB

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You could try phoning the Surgery and getting a telephone appointment. If you will that urgent need

BOB

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Talk to your Doctor make a list explaining your problems etc and explain why you feel HF Autism.

I had problems last year, it was found I had problems retaining Short Term Memories, I was checked for Dementia and they found it was caused by something unrelated to that.

These types of treatment/tests are performed over a five week period. However Autism in an Adult can be hard to diagnose, it will take time, also did you have any problems as a child or is your problem a new worry you have down to Anxiety.

BOB

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Hello ShelbyBay..u should be able to go to ur primary care physician n speak about ur concerns n ask for testing for "autism spectrum".Wish u luck.

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Speak to your GP 1st & tell them all your concerns, they'll then decide if it's a strong case to go on to the Mental Health team for the 1st stage of assessment, if so they'll go in depth & decide whether or not to refer you to the actual team or not

I know this as I'm @ the final stage myself as there's a very strong chance that I've got some form of it & have had it since I was a child as I tick so many boxes than you do