Autism in adult

PTH2009

not sure if this fits into this thread, if it doesnt please move to the relevent one thanks

I was disagnosed with slight Autism in 2013 when i was 23. I was amazed that i had it but reading on some of the conditions i could relate to them. Im very quite, speak very low, get frustrated easily, focus on one thing and i get too into it. Im not very successful with girls and my last relationship was plagued with probs from the unknown Austism disorder i have (all contact is broke with my Ex and her family). I really want a relationship as i feel i could manage it knowing the problems i have but im afraid of joining online sites ???. I went down the medication route but i hated the tablets and gave up. They made me put on weight, felt faigued, frustrated.

I work in a fast paced retail environment which i find hard sometimes as my voice can get quite low (esp in controversal situations) and i can get frustrated with myself when i fail to explain things right or the customer fails to hear me or laughs. im 27 now and hope to go back to college and get a degree ( i have a higher cert already). As im dylesic too i get guidence in college with my projects on grammer, prestentation etc.

I go to a lot of concert, matches, wrestling events (sometimes alone which can be quite awkward). Im going to see Metallica in Glasgow alone in October (flying over the morning of the gig, hotel is next to arena and flying back next day) and im very much looking forward too it but scared at the same time. I spend a lot of time here and im known to frustrate people on the Waterford GAA forum but im a big Waterford fan at the end of the day

Anyway thats my story, hopefully in 8 years time i will have a girlfriend, Degree and maybe a good job

zoviea

Hi,
Can anyone advise me on symptoms of autism in an adult?
My husband believes he may have it.
He's been treated for the last 2years for severs depression, on meds but nothings working. He's always had social issues, dyslexic and had other issues throughout his childhood but was never picked up..at school he was always told he was stupid!! And he just suffered on. I know a diagnosis won't really help now but it might be a weight off to him..
Any advice please

PTH2009

zoviea wrote: »

Hi,
Can anyone advise me on symptoms of autism in an adult?
My husband believes he may have it.
He's been treated for the last 2years for severs depression, on meds but nothings working. He's always had social issues, dyslexic and had other issues throughout his childhood but was never picked up..at school he was always told he was stupid!! And he just suffered on. I know a diagnosis won't really help now but it might be a weight off to him..
Any advice please

Not advice but I made a thread on my experiences. I was disagined to been on the spectrum when I was 23 (27 now)

http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057779282/1/#post104475845

zoviea

Thanks! It was interesting read. Do you mind me asking how they asses adults?We have heard it hard to assess adults and a lot of psychologist don't do it as it hard to get a diagnosis? Did you get it done ok

PTH2009

zoviea wrote: »

Thanks! It was interesting read. Do you mind me asking how they asses adults?We have heard it hard to assess adults and a lot of psychologist don't do it as it hard to get a diagnosis? Did you get it done ok

I got it done in a HSE free mental health clinic (you're GP would forward you to them) but I imagine there are a few psychologists around that could do it. Best too contact your GP

If positive don't panic, many autism sufferers live normal lives. Best of luck to your husband

MarkR

Enjoy the concert. Hopefully knowing the reasons why you feel like you do will help you. :-)

zoviea

Thanks! Were you months waiting for it through the HSE?

PTH2009

zoviea wrote: »

Thanks! Were you months waiting for it through the HSE?

Can't remember it exactly but it took a few weeks

Gremlinertia

Hi all, i've merged these threads as it seems to overlap and so shared journeys might help

NLC1072

PTH2009 wrote: »

not sure if this fits into this thread, if it doesnt please move to the relevent one thanks

I was disagnosed with slight Autism in 2013 when i was 23. I was amazed that i had it but reading on some of the conditions i could relate to them. Im very quite, speak very low, get frustrated easily, focus on one thing and i get too into it. Im not very successful with girls and my last relationship was plagued with probs from the unknown Austism disorder i have (all contact is broke with my Ex and her family). I really want a relationship as i feel i could manage it knowing the problems i have but im afraid of joining online sites ???. I went down the medication route but i hated the tablets and gave up. They made me put on weight, felt faigued, frustrated.

I work in a fast paced retail environment which i find hard sometimes as my voice can get quite low (esp in controversal situations) and i can get frustrated with myself when i fail to explain things right or the customer fails to hear me or laughs. im 27 now and hope to go back to college and get a degree ( i have a higher cert already). As im dylesic too i get guidence in college with my projects on grammer, prestentation etc.

I go to a lot of concert, matches, wrestling events (sometimes alone which can be quite awkward). Im going to see Metallica in Glasgow alone in October (flying over the morning of the gig, hotel is next to arena and flying back next day) and im very much looking forward too it but scared at the same time. I spend a lot of time here and im known to frustrate people on the Waterford GAA forum but im a big Waterford fan at the end of the day

Anyway thats my story, hopefully in 8 years time i will have a girlfriend, Degree and maybe a good job

Hi, I've sent you a PM and a friend request!

Dr Brown

What are the signs of Autism in an adult ?