Hi all
I have completed the intake forms for an autism consultation and assessment and have been told it will be about two more weeks until I can book my first appointment.
It is something I have considered for some years on and off, but have looked at it more seriously in the past couple of months.
I changed jobs due to struggling more and looking back, possible burnout. Started my new job in February. I have been generally happy, but feel I am struggling a lot the past month or so.
I dont know if it is looking through all the information relating to autism as much as I have, filling in the forms and that kind of thing, trying to unpack stuff in my mind, but I just feel really low and swamped on top of the usual struggles I have that have led me to consider autism. Silly mistakes and misinterpreting things then kicking myself a lot. Just getting stuck in negative spirals.
I feel like I'm struggling to do the stuff that I normally can do with a bit of extra effort. I've been feeling extra negative towards myself. I just dont feel good.
Before, I felt relief as to maybe I have got a possible answer, but I don't know why, as I have got more sure, I just feel a big mixture of things going on that I struggle to even explain or sort. And the what if I am not autistic dilemma, then what.
I dont really know what I am looking for here, but I guess just to see if this has been similar for other people going through this process?
Any possible input would be appreciated. Apologies if it is not completely clear.
Thank you.