Im diagnosed with general anxiety, i can remember from a very early age being incredibly anxious. But thinking back on a lot of things from then, and some things i still experience, make me believe it might be autism. Im 23F, and a psych student, i know its harder to diagnose women with asd so its been hard to really pinpoint it. I dont have the best insurance for an official diagnosis but here is a list of things i think that point to the possibility of it.
As a child i would suck on the sleeves of my shirts for comfort when anxious, for long periods of time until someone would tell me to stop.
Also as a child, i would hide under desks or cover my face whenever i had to participate in any activity in class, or more specifically having to be infront of my class.
I was bullied from ages 5-16, no real specific reason. I just remember kids thinking i was "weird"
As an adult i still get teased for being different or weird, not in school but in my work environment
Im incredibly sensitive
I miss social cues sometimes or i dont get sarcasm
When i find a new meal i really like ill eat it everyday for months until i find a new one.
I can hold eye contact for a few seconds until i have to break away, but i always try to redirect myself to hold it
I repeat phrases i find funny, a good example could be videos from tiktok that go viral and ill repeat them consecutively.
When im uncomfortable in a social setting ill stand on the sides of my feet if that makes sense.
Please feel free to ask any questions and tell me what you think