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Recent content by Mr_F_

  1. M

    Support groups (UK)

    I looked into the Right to Choose option but was told it was a two year waiting list. If getting the assessment done privately will mean I cannot get any NHS support then so be it. Glad to hear you have good support from the NHS in your area but unfortunately it isn't the same everywhere in...
  2. M

    Support groups (UK)

    Appreciate your message. The psychiatrists who carried out my assessment said the report will be available in a few weeks so I will chase it up in the new year and then reach out to my GP. I don't hold much hope for getting any support via the NHS, but it will be worth asking. To be honest I...
  3. M

    Support groups (UK)

    I was only diagnosed a earlier this week so I am waiting for my psychiatrist's report to be sent over to my GP. Sure that will allow me to connect with local organisations. Probably getting ahead of myself but we love to plan and obsessively overthink things right? :tearsofjoy: I guess I will...
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    Support groups (UK)

    Hi guys, Does anyone based in the UK know if there are support groups for people with autism? I was recently diagnosed as you may have seen in another post, but was hoping to try and connect with others who are local to try and normalise the lifelong and current struggles that I am living with...
  5. M

    Discussing my diagnosis with autistic relation

    When I started reading your post my first thought was "I bet the family member welcomes the news and responds positively". I can however appreciate why you fear the negative response, but isn't that a natural reaction related to this autism malarky anyway? :tearsofjoy: You have nothing to lose...
  6. M

    A-Z Places

    This is just down the road from where I live :grinning:
  7. M

    excessive sweating and over heating

    I will look into the best anti perspirant and give it a try. Would prefer not to take medication. I guess I was 'hoping' it may have been autism related to give me a reason for it happening for so long :grinning:
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    excessive sweating and over heating

    The two psychiatrists who did my ASD assessment both said excessive sweating could be a result of over heating due to hyper sensitivity to heat, but I have heard of hyperhidrosis! When I sweat it doesn't smell like body odour which is one benefit but like you my shirts can be ringing wet as if I...
  9. M

    Can’t maintain affection

    I have been with my partner for over 12 years and can totally relate to this. She knows that I love her, but understands the reason why I don't always show affection (or not as much as what others may try to make you feel is 'normal'). Like you, I am a massive introvert and need alone time, and...
  10. M

    excessive sweating and over heating

    Hi guys, Having recently been diagnosed with autism, I am trying to make sense of everything and wondered if this is something anyone else can identify with. I get really hyper-sensitive to heat and excessively sweat all over my body. My t-shirts can be left ringing with sweat and its always...
  11. M

    Recently diagnosed

    Hi Andy, I will be honest I was quite oblivious to what autism was until I was reading about it on my degree that I study part time! When I found myself identifying with the majority of the traits it was an 'oh my god' moment. Its really reassuring to hear of how many others weren't diagnosed...
  12. M

    Recently diagnosed

    Thanks for the message. It really does give reasons for many of my behaviours throughout my life. It answers SO many questions, and explains even more about why I have always been the way I am. Its almost like a revelation in its own right. Just now need to learn how to move forward.
  13. M

    Recently diagnosed

    I have seen people mention alexithymia so I will be sure to read up about that as I really do struggle with my emotions, and always have done. I can count on one hand the number of times I can remember crying in my life and those times have always been at the completely wrong time and place! I...
  14. M

    Recently diagnosed

    Hi everyone, At the age of 41 I received a diagnosis of level 1 autism yesterday. I initially felt relief in a way, as I have struggled all of my life and feel like I was always searching for answers as to why I am different to most. Social situations have always been impossible - to a point...
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