To think I'm not autistic?

[meadowhouse]

AIBU to think that if I was autistic it would've been noticed during the many years I was in therapy as a teen?

I think I'm autistic but doubting myself because how could so many professionals miss it?

Congratulations! 💐

Great news OP

Research suggests that women tend to get diagnosed with personality disorders rather than autism (as per PPs). The diagnostic criteria are almost indistinguishable.

Hope it helps you @meadowhouse , both in terms of understanding yourself and in advocating for what you need (from another late diagnosed autistic person, two years on from diagnosis!)

I spent 30 years being put on every single anti depressant possible,and only when my doctor said there was nothing else to try ,did he start asking questions about my family.
When I said I had two children with a diagnosis of autism and ADHD ,he said well we will start there then .
3 years later I received a diagnosis of autism,and also told after the assessment I met the criteria for ADHD .
I was 50 when I was diagnosed

How do you feel about it

My sister, in her 30s, is the one of the most obviously (high functioning) autistic people you could meet. It's noticeable as soon as you walk into a room and see her.

Throughout her teenage years and early 20s, no one ever suggested it. It just wasn't a common diagnosis until much more recently.

Have you found a way to manage any low mood or anxiety related to ASD? Or is it just self acceptance and being kinder to yourself?

But that happens all the time? There are many undiagnosed adults, especially women.

Edit - spotted your update!🙂