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Asperger's Diagnosis in Adult Life

Jon

I was only diagnosed with Asperger's last year at the age of 39. When I think about this I can sometimes feel both angry and frustrated. I don't really blame anyone. When I did start to understand and seek help it was a real struggle and I think that this is partly what make me angry. Even now I don't get so much help or understanding.

There is a 'lost generation' of people with Asperger's who were born before Asperger's Syndrome was acknowleged:

  • A description of a condition labeled "Asperger's syndrome" by Lorna Wing first appeared in 1981.
  • In 1994, Asperger's Syndrome was added to the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).

How do other people who recieved a late diagnosis feel about this?

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  • Silver100 said:

    Hi Jon, yes I am much happier now and discovering what I like instead of trying to fit other people's ideas and way of being. How are things with you at the moment?

    That good to hear. Sometimes its a battle tying to do what you want in the world. I am 'OK' at the moment. Still off work. Trying to keep organised and focused and motivated. I am a bit confused why on some days something will excite and mean something to me (sort of 'feeling' it, like with music) and on other days it means nothing and it does not make me feel good, even though I am putting in the time and effort.

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  • Silver100 said:

    Hi Jon, yes I am much happier now and discovering what I like instead of trying to fit other people's ideas and way of being. How are things with you at the moment?

    That good to hear. Sometimes its a battle tying to do what you want in the world. I am 'OK' at the moment. Still off work. Trying to keep organised and focused and motivated. I am a bit confused why on some days something will excite and mean something to me (sort of 'feeling' it, like with music) and on other days it means nothing and it does not make me feel good, even though I am putting in the time and effort.

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