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Were you diagnosed as an adult?

life ain't easy

Hi

This is my first post.

I am currently waiting to see my GP about being referred for an assessment. I am 41 and feel a bit silly going at this stage in life. I know it wont change anything if I am diagnosed but I feel it will help me understand myself better. Looking back over my life it seems pretty clear now, but Ive only realised this since my son was diagnosed with H.F. Autism and daughter with Aspergers.

Has anyone else here been diagnosed as an adult and how did you feel about asking for an assessment?

Thanks for your time Smile

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  • Hi life aint easy. I remain undiagnosed and in my 60s. I began to think about aspergers about 2 years ago, and approached my gp and community mental health team about 16 months ago. I did not say specifically that I thought I had aspergers, more took the approach that , as I was now drug free, I thought my orriginal diagnosis of paranoia was incorrect, and that I had difficulties communicating when unwell, so wanted to discuss my ongoing difficulties with social interaction etc. I did eventually write to them to explain my issues and mentioned aspergers.

    They interviewed me with my husband and offered me a "statement of wishes form" re future treatment. 

    Their final response was that I was well at the moment and did not need any help from them. I did not feel able to challenge this further. I know that my local mental health services are sparse, and their premises have been swallowed up by other departments. I gave up.

    Perhaps I should have been more assertive.

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  • Hi life aint easy. I remain undiagnosed and in my 60s. I began to think about aspergers about 2 years ago, and approached my gp and community mental health team about 16 months ago. I did not say specifically that I thought I had aspergers, more took the approach that , as I was now drug free, I thought my orriginal diagnosis of paranoia was incorrect, and that I had difficulties communicating when unwell, so wanted to discuss my ongoing difficulties with social interaction etc. I did eventually write to them to explain my issues and mentioned aspergers.

    They interviewed me with my husband and offered me a "statement of wishes form" re future treatment. 

    Their final response was that I was well at the moment and did not need any help from them. I did not feel able to challenge this further. I know that my local mental health services are sparse, and their premises have been swallowed up by other departments. I gave up.

    Perhaps I should have been more assertive.

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