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New to the forum, new to the idea of having Aspergers

NAS35617
over 6 years ago

Hello

This is me just sticking my toe in the water.  

I'd never considered myself to have Aspergers before, I've always thought there was something lacking in the way I behaved, the choices I make, things I do and say.

It wasn't until someone who reminds me a lot of me received an initial diagnosis that I started to look into it more and it is the first thing that's made sense to me about me.  

I'm scared, I don't know what to expect or what to do about it.  

I've had long spells of recurring depression throughout my adult life, I've had spells of CBT that have only shown short term and minimal changes in how I behaved and how I process situations etc.

So what does life with Aspergers look like?  What does the medical profession do with you if and when you get the diagnosis?

Sorry if I've upset anyone with this, I just feel a bit lost.

  • over 6 years ago

    Hi NAS35617,

    If you'd find speaking to someone helpful you may like to contact our Autism Helpline team. They can provide you with information and advice. You can call them on 0808 800 4104 (Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm, Friday 9am to 3pm).

    The Helpline is often very busy so it may take a couple of attempts before you get through to speak to an advisor.

    Please see the following link for further information:

    http://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/main.aspx

    Regards,

    Kerri-Mod

  • over 6 years ago in reply to NAS35617

    When it comes to dark thoughts it's best to keep them to yourself and not express them verbally or online.

    I have and trouble has followed me.  Grin

  • over 6 years ago in reply to Robert124

    Hi, I came across the site whilst looking for information about Aspergers, so thought I'd register and join in.  

    I am sadly one of those who have done something anti social and have had very dark thoughts, but thankfully I am at the point of trying to rebuild my life.  I already identify as having Aspergers, I suppose a diagnosis will be of little value, only in so much as getting other people to take it seriously rather dismissing me as being some self diagnosed person looking for excuses.

    It's daunting

  • over 6 years ago

    Welcome to this site.  A wide variety of people here, some very friendly and helpful, others looking for answers.

    How did you hear about us?

    No need to feel lost.  The outside world is worse.

    The medical profession usually ignores/neglects us adults unless we do something anti social.

    I've never had CBT and am looking into asking for it.