Hi people!
I'm 21 years old and live in Essex with my boyfriend and three beloved kitties!
I've been diagnosed with depression and social anxiety but I'm starting to think it's not that.. I've just always been odd, even when I'm happy and not down, I've always been different from others. I'm an only child, and the only children my parents knew before were my cousins, one of whom is autistic anyway, so I guess they thought I was normal until I started school..
My mum used to introduce me by saying "this is my daughter, she's a bit odd.. " so as people didn't try and approach me like a normal kid and freak me out!
Apparently I was tested for autism but the docs said I wasn't, although I later changed surgeries cos they were shockingly negligent and dismissive so I wouldn't be surprised if they failed to diagnose me..
I'm quite happy as I am, I have a partner, a flat and a job, so diagnosis isn't a massive issues for me, and would only be a curiosity thing, so I dunno if I ever will. I guess it's just something I'm exploring.
Anyway, that's me! Would be happy to make friends for nice, non-demanding friendships, as that's something I feel I need and am lacking these days!
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