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Adult female with recent Asperger Syndrome diagnosis - how are you supposed to feel?

Daisy12345

I have thought I had the symptoms of Asperger Syndrome for the last three or four years, and my difficulty coping with things like change got to the point that I went to my doctor and asked to be referred to be assessed because I need help. My GP said I didn't have it, and he could tell because of how I dress, but he referred me anyway.

I was assessed and I was told I have Asperger Syndrome, and also Dyspraxia.

My mother, however, is convinced either it is something I have developed, or I don't have it. This is because the idea of it being genetic, or I was born that way, unsettles her. However, I know I have always felt this way, and obviously the specialist agrees. But even as a child, when teachers remarked that I had no friends, my mum did not want to believe it. The way she acts makes me feel like I am a fraud. 

Anyone else having difficulty coming to terms with a diagnosis?

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  • Daisy,, what rings through your post is NON-ACKNOWLEDGEMENT pattern from your mother/parents, don't worry about it,, my mother and family are the same,, you will find that they have never acknowledged your true needs as an autistic child, hence you have to get your owe diagnosis later in life.

    I have aspergers but my family has an aspergers denial and non-acknowledgement, (too all your needs, not just asperger condition needs), all you can do is surround yourself with the right care people, please don't use up your emotional energy, trying to get there acknowledgement, they are too far gone in there mindset.  

    I acknowledge you Daisy and your condition, support each other, those who understand each other, forget the rest.

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  • Daisy,, what rings through your post is NON-ACKNOWLEDGEMENT pattern from your mother/parents, don't worry about it,, my mother and family are the same,, you will find that they have never acknowledged your true needs as an autistic child, hence you have to get your owe diagnosis later in life.

    I have aspergers but my family has an aspergers denial and non-acknowledgement, (too all your needs, not just asperger condition needs), all you can do is surround yourself with the right care people, please don't use up your emotional energy, trying to get there acknowledgement, they are too far gone in there mindset.  

    I acknowledge you Daisy and your condition, support each other, those who understand each other, forget the rest.

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