And was often left undiagnosed in the past. I know I probably have it hard and somewhere on the autism spectrum. (My estranged father, sister and nephew all have been diagnosed at varying degrees/combinations). But I can't even get a appointment at my doctors office, there is never availability and I tend to stop trying after a few times until it bugs me again. It's like the system here is made to weed out people like me.

It's kind of nice to know why I felt/feel so inadequate. But it also hurt to know I will never feel normal. At 46 I feel so at a lost at a chance of a better future. I fucked it up so often, have no savings, have to work two jobs to barely get by (keep on doing bad financial decisions) etc... I always hope to win the lottery (I almost never play it) just to not have the stress of life catching up to me and going back on the streets.

[–] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

There is no such thing as "normal", just "rejected". Society needs to adjust because autism ain't going away.

To get a diagnosis, you need to see a psychologist through a therapist, afaik doctors don't ~~usually~~ hand out autism diagnoses. Seek psych clinics that specialize in neurodivergence.

[–] Chewget@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Doctors can't, it takes a several appointments with a psychologist (or psyc through therapist) to be sure before making a diagnosis. You don't need to go to a specialist either

[–] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You don't need to go to a specialist, but it definitely helps. I've had therapists deny my childhood autism diagnosis because they have no clue what to look for in a masking individual.

Psych through a therapist is cheaper and easier in my experience.

[–] Chewget@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

Totally agree

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