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Getting tested / Just a label

TearsForFears

I asked my doctor about getting tested for aspergers, and he said as an adult i could only do it privately, and it would be just a label which wont change anything.

Is that right?

I'm 48. Struggled all my life with depression, anxiety, social situations.  Been in the same job 30 years, probably because I can't face job interviews.  And now that my job security is not looking so good, my anxiety is through the roof.

My long term partner, who works with children thinks I have aspergers.  Reading up about it, it fits me to a tee.

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  • This is exactly how I felt. However, getting the diagnosis has helped me pick up on a couple of things I didn't know I had even I had like mild face blindness. It will also help you find out what sets you off and how to avoid some of it.

    It is not entirely bad to hold a job down for thirty years. Spare a thought for those of us who have never had a long term job.

    I recommend you contact either the NAS helpline or Autism Initiatives. 

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  • This is exactly how I felt. However, getting the diagnosis has helped me pick up on a couple of things I didn't know I had even I had like mild face blindness. It will also help you find out what sets you off and how to avoid some of it.

    It is not entirely bad to hold a job down for thirty years. Spare a thought for those of us who have never had a long term job.

    I recommend you contact either the NAS helpline or Autism Initiatives. 

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