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I am undiagnosed, but I am getting testing soon. Yay! I want to find out more about my weaknesses and strengths, and get support, so I can go back to work. Good luck.

G' day...

The interview was a nightmare... It started off reasonably well but then the man interviewing me asked if he could borrow my pen. I felt it would be awkward to say no, so I reluctantly passed it over. Needless to say, the rest of the interview was spent worrying that I might not get my pen back.

No matter how hard I try, I find myself zoning out and I didn't take in most of what was said to me... I could not wait to get out of there...

@Ann: I have never disclosed because I wasn't aware of what I had until last year. I have seen a couple of psychs and had some tests but I keep putting off the final diagnosis. I am not sure what it would prove as my immediate family know all too well.

I lost my last job because I struggle with teamwork and got so frustrated. My 'colleagues' were all complaining about my reticence. When I did try to get involved, they said they couldn't understand what I was saying to them. I got upset and screamed at them.

My utmost apologies if appear to come across as negative: I try not to be.

Welcome Ravn!

I have the same problem as you.

As I am studying psychology I would say it is a great help to practise an interview with yourself.

Considering you as two; you and the interviewer. You write all down and it should help you to get used to it. I'm sorry I didn't post until but it may help you for the next job interview if needed.

Thanks, Sanduru.

I have practised before now but the crux of the matter is I cannot talk properly most of the time. I have had situations where I just cannot talk at all and I freeze up totally. Awkward. Also, I have difficulty processing incoming information.

My main worry is letting my wife down yet again. Although she and our children support me because they are aware of my situation, most other people regard me as an idiot who can't hold a job down.

I always manage to pick myself up and start over but I feel there are a few people (Mother-in-Law and Father-in-Law, in particular) who regard me as nothing but a dropkick because they do not recognise what I have in terms of this condition.

As a consequence, I have had to go back on anti-depressants to stem the overwhelming feelings of anxiety. I really don't like taking them because they zero out my creativity and my libido.

Yet another negative post. Sorry.

My parents won't support me neither, so I know how you feel.

I was like that 3 or 4 years ago. I didn't know how to talk to people and stared at themeverytime they said hello to me.

But I got help from a friend. We used to practise everyday how I should talk. As every little thing bothered her I knew how to figure out I was acting awkwardly.

Then I started to force myself into conversations with any person. It wasn't easy, but I got better. Now I can hold a conversation for almost 20 minutes.