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I'm not sure how to do this or where to begin... So i'm just going to throw myself in the deep end.

I'm Jess. Female. Somewhere between 25-35 yo.

I don't know if I am on the Autism Spectrum, and I'm quite new to the topic, so please correct me gently if I say the wrong thing, or make the wrong assumptions based on my stereotyped and ignorant view of Autism.

I believe that there is a possibility I'm on the spectrum because I've taken a number of online tests multiple times and they all elicit the same result - I have a high IQ (135), and get 'You are likely to be considered on the spectrum' results. If Aspergers were still a diagnosis, I believe it would be mine.

I haven't sought professional diagnosis (yet) because I don't have the time or energy at the moment.

I'm here today though because I feel alone. I don't have a place in this world where I feel like i'm not TRYING. I'm always 'ON' and can't even order coffee if I'm interrupted. I can't enter new places without someone with me. I'm having a lot of trouble in the workplace - i might get into that later I guess - and I don't really have any solid friendships. You know the people you can talk to about anything?

Anyway, I don't want to make it seem like I'm complaining about my lot in life. I know it's pretty good all in all.
I just feel lonely, confused, and have very low self-esteem.

I'd love to get to know you. And I'm keen to learn more about Autism. Please teach me. I don't trust google to tell me the appropriate places to look for information on this.

Love to all of you, especially those who need it most.

Jess

Hey Jess welcome.

Thanks guys.
I'm excited to be here

Hi Jess. I am new, myself. I was diagnosed a couple of years ago with PDD-NOS. Well, the last couple of times I have told people that I am on the spectrum I have gotten replies of that I do not look Autistic and But you are so smart. I just sort of have to laugh at the but you are so smart one for a few reasons. Anyhow... Hope all is well with you.

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Welcome, Jess. I'm new here as well and I've been diagnosed with PDD-NOS a few years ago. I've felt different from most people my whole life before my diagnosis so I know how it is.

a book that helped me with my self-esteem is "the self-esteem companion" by mckay and others. welcome.