Today, I finally got the results of months of extensive psychological testing to determine why I did so well in my course but performed so terribly on the job. Turns out I'm autistic. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, a guy at work pulled me aside to tell me that I probably shouldn't be working a job where I have to interact with customers, because of my autism. I don't have autism. FML
Today, I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Although I am very happy in a sense and feel that there is finally an explanation for the past, this issue is not conducive to my adjustment to society. FML
Today, I tried to explain autism to my classmates. One of them, a professional cunt who's always looking for an excuse to lecture people, accused me of being "ableist" because my explanations weren't accurate, and said I shouldn't explain things I don't understand. I'm actually autistic. FML
Today, I asked if my psychiatrist would test me for autism, as I believe I may have it. His response? "You probably don't. Stay off social media once in a while." Well fuck me for wanting a professional opinion I guess. FML
Today, I got to endure another "fun" team-building personality test. Like usual, it said I was defensive and using a belief that I can't follow conversations. I literally can't due to auditory processing issues. My coworkers keep assuring me it's safe to open up. Fuck psychology. FML
Today, I found out that I have been secretly paying the bills. All the psych treatments and medication tryouts I took as a kid was paid research. My parents spent all the money on themselves and they still wanted me to do the research. They also lied to my school and told them I was autistic. FML
Today, I got frustrated looking for jobs and decided to take a quiz on best-fitting careers. My results speak for themselves. FML
Today, a girl I'd been crushing on for a little while and I were talking about autism. Some of the last words she said were "I try to not find autistic people so fucking annoying, but I can't help it. But can you blame me?” I'm autistic. FML
Today, I informed my grandparents of my upcoming graduation from college. My grandma looked at me with tears in her eyes, and told me how proud she was that I was able to make it so far in spite of being autistic. I am not, nor have I ever been autistic. FML
Today, I had a job interview with a world-renowned forensic psychologist, and it fits my degree perfectly. He didn't want to hire me, but he'd like me to return as a patient. FML
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kandysnow 18
That's nothing to be ashamed of,OP! You're still clearly very intelligent. :-) I'm sure you will do great with more training/practice. Don't give up!
littlekellilee 45
You're not wrong, but there are usually signs as a child that a parent notices and goes to a doctor for. Unfortunately you aren't born with mental or physical diseases you have printed on your chest. OP may be very low on the spectrum, meaning he's high functioning and displaying few signs, and his parent dismissed them as "quirks".
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monkyvirus 13
At least you can see why you've maybe struggled at work. Try and find out about possible support you can get through your healthcare (sorry I don't know anything about the Australian system). In the interim, if you can explain to your boss what precisely you're finding difficult they should be able to work around it and help you. I have a very severe anxiety disorder and I work in retail on the shop floor so it is possible to learn strategies and do jobs that aren't well suited to your particular strengths and weaknesses. Good luck!
Rosebudx 32
I am 80% certain that my dad is waaaay on the high-end of the spectrum or has Asperger's, and does not show many signs but when he does...hoo, boy, does he. He is really bad at interacting with people (which is especially bad, because he is a minister and most of his job IS interacting with people), and his humor is so far out there that it surpasses the level of Dad Jokedom and enters into the "nobody else has any idea what's happening" standard. Our doctor once suggested to my mom that he get tested (and presumably said the same thing to my dad himself), but he will hear nothing of it. It is possible that he's just...quirky, but it really does seem to go beyond that.
WardenWolf 26
Sorry, OP. I'm autistic as well. I know it can create some real challenges. But at least now you know why you're that way and can figure out the things you need to work on.
Lilo4life 26
You are the EXACT same person you always were, this changes nothing except now you have a diagnosis for why you grew up feeling slightly different.
UhHuhHoney 20
Nothing wrong with that. Albert Einstein was autistic as well. Chin up.
waterkat120 11
It sounds like you're pretty high functioning though! Sorry you had to find out kinda late in life though.
americanafrican 32
look on the bright side, autistic people generally are very strong!
Shuff52 21
I'd totally take advantage of it and pull some "rain man" shit in Vegas. But seriously I'm sure you'll find a job that is perfect for you. If you have the will and desire there's something your particular skills can do. Best of luck OP!
counting_graves 0
My boyfriend is autistic and I swoon over some of his symptoms actually.. His expansive knowledge on topics will keep me fascinated and alert for many hours (I love gathering knowledge myself, so it balances us out.) point im trying to make is that you'll be fine so long as you find "your" people.
Fairyjoshy 13
I'm unsure if I'm autistic, but I will say that it sounds like you two are good fit if you enjoy his special interests. When I drone on about mine, I worry that I bore people, and yet it's a compulsion that I have trouble stifling.
Grimmerie 31
I'm very lucky to have a partner who loves to listen to me infodump about my special interests and sometimes joins in when I stim. You sound like a great partner, 23! Having strong support is so important when there's so much ignorance and prejudice.
b1ackr0se666 9
Hang in there. This is nothing to be ashamed about. I have autism but I have learned to use it to its best.