[Proud90sKid]

Wow yeah that does sound like it could be autism (or an autism adjacent condition like sensory processing disorder or something). I was diagnosed with Aspergers in 2012 under DSM IV(would be level 1 autism without developmental ,speech,or cognitive delays or impairment under DSM V). I get overstimulated more easily than most and avoid certain food textures and certain environments that drive me crazy. The sight of spaghetti with ground beef or a cooked egg(Ill actually eat a raw one though) makes me physically gag. I sometimes dont feel hunger and have lost weight as a result and some people have suspected I had an eating disorder. Sometimes overstimulation makes me unable to eat or function socially. But even then I would say that your overstimulation is worse. If you are on ADHD meds, they can worsen overstimulation and social stiffness in some people with autism. Autism is frequently misdiagnosed as ADHD as well and because the medication works differently in people without ADHD, this can cause problems. For example, I was treated with ADHD meds for many years and the evaluation that diagnosed Aspergers and ruled that I was likely misdiagnosed with ADHD didnt happen until I was in university. I became addicted to Adderall and started to seemingly involuntarily go into a binge whenever I took it and stay up for days with no food. And because I didnt have ADHD, the side effects like loss of appetite and redosing compulsion hit me way harder than someone who actually has the condition. I had to discontinue the Adderall.

There isnt much your guidance counselor can do diagnostically as they dont diagnose or treat, but they can talk to your teachers and come up with a plan. It would need to be medically documented and recommended for you to get 504/ADA or IEP accommodations that address the overstimulation though. But perhaps the counselor can calm you down. However, they cannot professionally treat you or provide anything that would qualify as therapy or treatment. You should see a psychologist for evaluation and relay that to your psychiatrist if you see one. Try to see a specialist in autism,adhd, and social interaction problems.