*"Classic" according to the assessor, who described it that way after telling me I'm definitely autistic.

The very first question he asked was "Do you ever find yourself quoting from films or tv?"

I actually laughed out loud and told him my friends and family would never believe that's the very first question, I have to actively restrain myself from talking exclusively in quotes sometimes! 🤣

Getting diagnosed changed my life. I've been able to get off antidepressants for the first time in 20 years, insomnia has largely abated, I don't grind my teeth in my sleep any more (incidentally SSRIs make this worse, just one of many fun side effects).

I experienced a horrendous autistic burnout after college, the first year was OK, second year broke me, even with accommodations. I'm largely recovered from it now, but between that and trauma therapy this last year, my brain has been mince...