I thought I'd update this as I have been diagnosed. I was deciding to do this for a few weeks if I wanted to do this.

I went to go and get a diagnosis for my autism. Main reason was that I knew I had communication issues. I went with my mother last July to go and get referred for a diagnosis. I waited a few months for a letter for my assessment.

Whilst I was awaiting the letter for my assessment, I had a meltdown at work. It wasn't pretty, I can tell you. I was making two jacket potatoes but I slightly didn't do it right. One of the managers kept reminding how to do it and I got quite angry. Instead of taking out on other people and colleagues, I took it out on myself. Headbanging against a metal sink wasn't a great idea but I did that. Ended up with a concussion afterwards. I suffered post concussion syndrome a few days later. Thankfully the job I was at, I managed to work for them for 4 months.

When I started heading to the assessment, I was quite nervous. I had only been this city once but not the other side. I was with my mother as she was very supportive of me getting a diagnosis. My dad was about 50/50 about the whole thing. It's not been easy with my dad as he is neurotypical. 

The assessment was very relaxed and I felt relieved when I received an Autism Diagnosis last month. It has made me try to get the necessary support that I will need to succeed in life. I am grateful in all honesty and it does mean I can take a cuddly toy with me on an occasion, in case I am very nervous. My dad has now become a little bit more aware in my opinion.

Thank you all for reading :)

CadenceChan