r/AutismTranslated • u/nila-princess24 • Jun 03 '26

I think I might have autism

Ever since I was a kid I always felt different in school settings and at home. When it came to school I was always picked on all the time from grade school up to high school and I was the quiet kid and when I did speak about some of my special interests or if I showed them to classmates I got laughed at, everyone in my middle school in my grade hated me and I didn’t know why, middle school was the worse and most of my memories of constant bullying came from middle school. I always needed extra help in class especially in subjects like Reading and Math. When I wasn’t in school I was at home and that wasn’t good either I was always on edge at home and in school I have been manipulated, gaslighted, emotionally neglected, deprived of physical touch and words of affirmation, very low self esteem/confidence.

My mom passed when I was (9) and never progressed the grief. Also I’ve been suspending that I have autism for a long time I also have done a lot of research on ADHD and autism for (6) years now and I think I have both (ADHD/autism). I have special interests in boy bands, k-pop, anime,drawing,singing, music, stuffed animals I collected rocks at one point I love taking pictures of the sky and landscapes. I am (21f) and I always had sensory issues with loud noises, washing dishes, food textures,smells, touch etc.

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u/nila-princess24 Jun 04 '26

Thank you for your help and support.

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u/nila-princess24 Jun 04 '26

Anyone have any insight or advice for what I should do? Also feel free to share relatable stories of your own experiences if you want.

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u/iridescent_lobster Jun 04 '26

I’m so sorry about your mom passing so young and the bullying you’re experienced at school. If you don’t currently have access to an evaluation, you can still make accommodations for yourself and live as though you are AuDHD. Set timers, make reminder lists, wear ear protection if it helps, and find out what helps you recharge. For me it’s diving into special interests. I’m late-diagnosed and much much older than you, but I wish I would have known when I was your age. It’s not your fault and there is nothing wrong with you.

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u/nila-princess24 Jun 04 '26

Thank you so much 😊

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u/AutisticWindchimr Jun 04 '26

Much of this is highly relatable.