Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi guys.
As of this morning, I have been officially diagnosed with Aspergers. I am 23. So it can be done :D
Thanks to everyone who gave me support when I was worried about the assessment - it actually went really well, and the doctor was very nice and calm etc to put me at ease.
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It certainly helps to know which areas to avoid, too. I've learnt that offices and jobs with a lot of social interraction are not for me, though one - to -one is ok. If I'd had a diagnosis when I was a lot younger I could have avoided a lot of the mistakes I made, been more aware of my strengths and concentrate on them.
nonneurotypical said:I've really known for a few years now, but I got the official diagnosis just a few months ago. I guess I expected to feel some sense of empowerment knowing with some certainty what my weaknesses are and why I have them. That hasn't really happened for me yet, and I do sometimes now find myself thinking in more limited terms about what I can accomplish in the future.
I've really known for a few years now, but I got the official diagnosis just a few months ago. I guess I expected to feel some sense of empowerment knowing with some certainty what my weaknesses are and why I have them. That hasn't really happened for me yet, and I do sometimes now find myself thinking in more limited terms about what I can accomplish in the future.
I still find myself doing that (thinking in more limited terms) occasionally even a couple of years now since diagnosis.
However, I am doing it less and less, and am finding more and more I'm thinking of things in a positive light.
nonneurotypical said:But I'm doing my best to reassure myself that every new ambition that I pursue from now on will have a much better chance of success.
But I'm doing my best to reassure myself that every new ambition that I pursue from now on will have a much better chance of success.
I think the key is to concentrate on the positives of being on the spectrum - the more intense focus, for example.
True Colors said:Part of me wishes I'd being diagnosed when I was much younger, but then my life would probably have been very different.
Part of me wishes I'd being diagnosed when I was much younger, but then my life would probably have been very different.
That's an unanswerable question, isn't it? I think maybe I would have been a lot happier if I'd had a diagnosis when I was younger but then again, would I have struggled as much to live a 'normal' life - or just made AS an excuse for lack of effort in various directions?
[/quote]I usually feel very sad when I think about what could have been different in my life if I could have been diagnosed and helped as a child, but True Colors brings up a very good point that I need to remember everyday. Many of the things I've done that seemed to take a huge amount of effort for unimpressive results when judged by typical standards might never have happened if I had known I had AS.On the flip side though, when judged by the standards of people with AS, those same accomplishments are a bit more substantial. I still feel very burdened by thoughts of wasted potential though. I guess we just need to avoid thinking about how much easier some things would have been had we known.
I've really known for a few years now, but I got the official diagnosis just a few months ago. I guess I expected to feel some sense of empowerment knowing with some certainty what my weaknesses are and why I have them. That hasn't really happened for me yet, and I do sometimes now find myself thinking in more limited terms about what I can accomplish in the future. But I'm doing my best to reassure myself that every new ambition that I pursue from now on will have a much better chance of success.
Scorpion0x17 said:Part of me wishes I'd being diagnosed when I was much younger, but then my life would probably have been very different.
Indeed.
I was only diagnosed a couple of years ago, and am now 39.
And, I'm now just glad I've got an answer to all those 'why am I different?' questions I've always had.
This is indeed encouragement as I'm soon to visit a GP to request a referral for assessment. I think that going through adolescence knowing something is wrong but not knowing what is tough but as Whiterose said it is better late than never.
Congratulations!
I'm also 23, but was diagnosed at 8, and my Mum told me when I was 13. I can't imagine how much more difficult life would have been for me otherwise, so I feel sorry for you and everyone else who's had to wait till adulthood for a diagnosis... but as they say, better late than never, and I hope it helps you
Glad your experience was a good one
I'm just starting my journey and your post has given me hope, thank you.
Woohoo!
And welcome to the best club in the world!
:D