I'm Autistic - Ask Me Anything

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I'm an Autistic adult, ask me anything!!

Were you bullied as a child? Do you struggle socially?

@Girliefriendlikescake yeah bullied at both junior and secondary school, it kinda made me the person I am today strong and will take no shit from anyone.
Yeah I'm socially awkward, I ramble on about stuff that others aren't interested in so they tend to switch off and ignore me

Are you quite musical or appreciative of music?
And how do deal with feelings of being overwhelmed/overly-stimulated?

I think I might have ASD and am seeing my GP next week. Can you recommend any books about adult women with autism?

And did / do you ever feel like you were the odd one out compared to other women? I think I'm always masking and feel like socially I'm just acting?

@TheVanguardSix not musical but listening to music is massive for me, I prefer music to tv

@TheVanguardSix when I'm feeling overwhelmed I tend to shake which I know then I have to take a step back

@Calco I have spent my whole life feeling different sometimes i find it hard but generally I accept who i am

Books I would recommend odd girl out

What are your hobbies and obsessions? Do you feel you have to gain mastery of everything you learn/do?

Just read your comment about shaking when overwhelmed ...

Do you / have you worked? If so, what role(s) have you had?

Thanks I will check out odd girl out, sounds appropriate for me!

Are you able to identify different emotions you might be feeling? And can you describe them to others?