Feeling low after assessment.

I got my diagnosis today. The psychologist said that she would have used the term Asperger's a few years ago but it's classed as a autism spectrum condition now. Either way at least I know now I haven't been imagining things. I have been offered some one-to-one and group sessions to help with coping strategies, they will start in about 4 months. 

Glad you got the diagnosis. Really good they are offering you the courses too. Are you a bit relieved?

Thanks. Yes I think I am relieved. I was preparing myself for them saying I didn't quite fit the criteria but apparently it was a straightforward diagnosis. The sessions sound like a good idea so I am willing to give them a try.

Well, early days yes and no. They suspected I had ASD 18 months ago, but I had to be put on a waiting list for the real assessment. Meanwhile I have been doing that counselling thing. The actual testing was in July, I think. It took a while to get the results. And then the feedback etc.

So it's still early days for you then i suppose. I was warned today that I may feel a bit up one minute and down the next for a while after diagnosis.  Hopefully the counseling we make a difference for you. It can only help and like you said sometimes just talking over things can help.

It helps because you can talk about what frustrates you or what you find difficult to deal with. But I am now more looking for practical help, because I am so tired of myself complaining. Am going to start with a counsellor to talk about dealing with emotions (whatever that entails).

I was diagnosed a couple of months ago.

Do you find the talking helps then? Were you diagnosed recently?

Do you find the talking helps then? Were you diagnosed recently?

Well, early days yes and no. They suspected I had ASD 18 months ago, but I had to be put on a waiting list for the real assessment. Meanwhile I have been doing that counselling thing. The actual testing was in July, I think. It took a while to get the results. And then the feedback etc.

So it's still early days for you then i suppose. I was warned today that I may feel a bit up one minute and down the next for a while after diagnosis.  Hopefully the counseling we make a difference for you. It can only help and like you said sometimes just talking over things can help.

It helps because you can talk about what frustrates you or what you find difficult to deal with. But I am now more looking for practical help, because I am so tired of myself complaining. Am going to start with a counsellor to talk about dealing with emotions (whatever that entails).

I was diagnosed a couple of months ago.