u/starg1rl2005

As a child I feel like I was very average in almost every way. I had a lot of interests that I would indulge in heavily but other then that I think people thought I was normal? I don’t remember a lot but my family says I was like everyone else.
However, as an adult I have almost every symptom of autism. I still fit into society and function “normally” but internally I am so much more aware of how I act and behave. I know that the way I live and think is different from everyone else. I’ve made other posts about my autism experiences and symptoms if you’re curious about that or trying to help.

Thank you for any help!

I feel like I might have autism but I am not diagnosed. Can someone help me understand if I have symptoms that sound like autism and if I should go get diagnosed? Is a diagnosis worth it? I am already diagnosed with ADD and anxiety.
**Autism symptoms**
Feeling like social interaction is preformed
Feeling exhausted after socializing
Sensitivity to noise
Sensitivity to textures
Extreme Organization with labels
Childlike interests
strong need for routines or predictability
upset and very anxious when interrupted , sometimes leading to emotional outbursts
taking things to heart and internalizing them
feeling like everything is always my fault
feeling like i have to put on a show for everyone and I can’t say how I really feel or what I want to say
sensitive
awkward in social situations
Misunderstanding tone in communication
Impulsively
Emotional
Forgetfulness
Distractibility
Conversation jumping
Analyzing people and social situations
Acting normal in front of people as a front
Melting down and not wanting to talk when feeling upset (most of the time I don’t know why I’m upset, and I get so sad I can’t talk or move. Not big loud public meltdowns but quiet internal ones that come out as anger towards other people)
Friendships are always always draining and it takes me a really long time to feel like I can ACTUALLY talk to someone
Feeling to emotional as a kid
Easy for me to make friends as a kid (difficult for me to get close with someone and form a real connection. When I did, it felt mirrored from tv shows and my other friends.)

I would also like to add that I’m very normal looking and I’m perceived very normally. I dress in normal clothes I wear makeup and I am generally conventionally attractive and put a lot of work into my looks. I don’t know if this means anything but to me it almost feels like that makes me less likely to be autistic.

I know this is a lot of information, sorry lol. Thank you guys for your help!

I feel like I might have autism but I am not diagnosed. Can someone help me understand if I have symptoms that sound like autism and if I should go get diagnosed? Is a diagnosis worth it? I am already diagnosed with ADD and anxiety.
**Autism symptoms**
Feeling like social interaction is preformed
Feeling exhausted after socializing
Sensitivity to noise
Sensitivity to textures
Extreme Organization with labels
Childlike interests
strong need for routines or predictability
upset and very anxious when interrupted , sometimes leading to emotional outbursts
taking things to heart and internalizing them
feeling like everything is always my fault
feeling like i have to put on a show for everyone and I can’t say how I really feel or what I want to say
sensitive
awkward in social situations
Misunderstanding tone in communication
Impulsively
Emotional
Forgetfulness
Distractibility
Conversation jumping
Analyzing people and social situations
Acting normal in front of people as a front
Melting down and not wanting to talk when feeling upset (most of the time I don’t know why I’m upset, and I get so sad I can’t talk or move. Not big loud public meltdowns but quiet internal ones that come out as anger towards other people)
Friendships are always always draining and it takes me a really long time to feel like I can ACTUALLY talk to someone
Feeling to emotional as a kid
Easy for me to make friends as a kid (difficult for me to get close with someone and form a real connection. When I did, it felt mirrored from tv shows and my other friends.)

I would also like to add that I’m very normal looking and I’m perceived very normally. I dress in normal clothes I wear makeup and I am generally conventionally attractive and put a lot of work into my looks. I don’t know if this means anything but to me it almost feels like that makes me less likely to be autistic.

I know this is a lot of information, sorry lol. Thank you guys for your help!

I feel like I might have autism but I am not diagnosed. Can someone help me understand if I have symptoms that sound like autism and if I should go get diagnosed? Is a diagnosis worth it? I am already diagnosed with ADD and anxiety.
Autism symptoms
Feeling like social interaction is preformed
Feeling exhausted after socializing
Sensitivity to noise
Sensitivity to textures
Extreme Organization with labels
Childlike interests
strong need for routines or predictability
upset and very anxious when interrupted , sometimes leading to emotional outbursts
taking things to heart and internalizing them
feeling like everything is always my fault
feeling like i have to put on a show for everyone and I can’t say how I really feel or what I want to say
sensitive
awkward in social situations
Misunderstanding tone in communication
Impulsively
Emotional
Forgetfulness
Distractibility
Conversation jumping
Analyzing people and social situations
Acting normal in front of people as a front
Melting down and not wanting to talk when feeling upset (most of the time I don’t know why I’m upset, and I get so sad I can’t talk or move. Not big loud public meltdowns but quiet internal ones that come out as anger towards other people)
Friendships are always always draining and it takes me a really long time to feel like I can ACTUALLY talk to someone
Feeling to emotional as a kid
Easy for me to make friends as a kid (difficult for me to get close with someone and form a real connection. When I did, it felt mirrored from tv shows and my other friends.)

I would also like to add that I’m very normal looking and I’m perceived very normally. I dress in normal clothes I wear makeup and I am generally conventionally attractive and put a lot of work into my looks. I don’t know if this means anything but to me it almost feels like that makes me less likely to be autistic.

I know this is a lot of information, sorry lol. Thank you guys for your help!

I have a weird fear of crumbs, oil, or literally anything in my fingernails, in between my toes, or on my hands. I get intense anxiety and I have to wear gloves when doing basically anything food related because of the crumbs and oil texture. Even through the gloves I cannot do certain things like touch crumbs or wash old food dishes.
What is this? I have a diagnosis of ADD but I’ve never tested for any type of sensory processing issue or anything. I am also not diagnosed with autism and have never been tested.
Do other people experience this? How do you cope? Is this sensory issue?

I have a weird fear of crumbs, oil, or literally anything in my fingernails, in between my toes, or on my hands. I get intense anxiety and I have to wear gloves when doing basically anything food related because of the crumbs and oil texture. Even through the gloves I cannot do certain things like touch crumbs or wash old food dishes.
What is this? I have a diagnosis of ADD but I’ve never tested for any type of sensory processing issue or anything. I am also not diagnosed with autism and have never been tested.
Do other people experience this? How do you cope? Is this sensory issue?