Good News

Thanks for your reply Imp of the Pe.  I have been sent the AW, EQ and As-IS questionnaires which i'm slowly getting through.  At the moment I feel low and angry, angry that my parents never noticed that I was different before and didn't do anything.  I know they've had a lot to deal with my brother over the years as he's severly autistic, but I can't help keep thinking that i've been overlooked on many occasions and also have resentment for my brother.  I always have that feeling of what would have my life been like had he not been at home, that I would have had a 'normal life'.  I also feel angry with myself for not realising sooner that something wasn't right and I how I never fitted in with other people of my own age.  Would just be interested in how I can change the feelings that I have, as I always seem to be looking at what's happened and find it difficult to look forward.

Hi Ray

I've just read the other thread you started and I really DO hope you can turn this around, accept who you are, and stay away from that dark place we've all been to. On the other thread, you describe yourself so well that it sounds like the traits that helped me to help a friend get their AS diagnosis. Luckily their medical records backed up their case 100%. Having helped that other person, it slowly dawned on me how similar we were in many ways, and so I am about halfway through a diagnosis process.

I read some good advice about describing traits in yourself to any medical professional that fit into the three categories for AS: the triad of impairments. They're listed on this site somewhere. Have a look and a think. You do sound Aspie to me as you describe yourself. I assume you've been given the EQ and AQ tests. Many of these are online. Some of the questions can sound stupid but you might want to try them online first and see how it goes. I did this a few times with my friend and it was this that made me think again about my past experiences. It helped me to see the patterns others saw years ago but which I wouldn't accept at the time.

So please don't lose heart. I met my friend ten years ago and hardly anyone was talking of AS back then. It's going to be a long journey but I think good changes are slowly coming. I think you are on your way.

muselib said:

Hi There

Haven't been on here for a while, but I just wanted to let you know  that I've now successfully managed to change my GP so in that respect I feel I can be treated as an individual.  The other bit of news I have is that i've been referred to be assesed as to whether I have Aspergers or not.  I feel this is a big step for me and now just need to spend time filling in the questionaire that i've been sent.  Looking through it quickly I can already identify with a lot of what they're asking.  I feel I want to open up about what problems I have.  Glad that I feel like i'm actually moving forward.

Best

Ray (muselib)

Thinking about my assessment. Is there anything I should do to help me prepare myself for the assessment? I've got this questionaire that they've sent me, so will fill that in. What else should I do?