I contacted my GP today, as I feel I have undiagnosed Asperger's or an autism spectrum disorder. After asking me some questions the GP agreed but feels it's 'mild' and as I am not a danger to myself or others, there's no treatment available to me.
I find this shocking and disturbing, as I wasn't even told I'd be placed on the waiting list for an assessment, and just because I'm not aggressive or a danger, doesn't mean I don't struggle daily.
Is this normal? Should I contact the GP again and insist on a referral for an assessment? Are there other avenues I can try?
In the meantime, does anyone have tips for overcoming/ battling what I have read from medical articles is a form of depression more specific to people on the spectrum, where instead of being sad, I'm disinterested in most things.
I usually love my job but at the moment it feels like a chore. Additionally, I know I should do household chores, but just can't make myself.
From what I read, this is because people with Asperger's Apathy struggle to care about anything that doesn't interest them. I relate to this very much, and things I've tried like rewards systems, or reminding myself why I need to do something (like working to pay the bills) makes no difference. I find excuses and ways around it.
