Hi all.
I've just registered and have been reading some of the great, informative posts on here.
I'm 35, and I had my initial assessment for Aspergers last Wednesday.
My dad has Aspergers and alot of people in my dad's family do too.
I've often thought since a teenager there was something 'different' about me, but people always just said 'Oh, you're like your dad'. (My dad wasn't diagnosed until around 12 years ago).
I work full time and recently have been having, what I can only describe as, meltdowns. I simply find myself shutting down if something is asked of me I wasn't expecting. I've been breaking down in tears due to what feels like frustration and then I can't look at the people in the small office I work in (literally can not look at them) and I feel as if I'm having a childish tantrum. The only option for me is to leave and go home. Even if it meant I was going to lose my job, I literally can't stay at work.
This led me to go to see my GP around a month ago. She literally didn't know anything about Aspergers, but she did refer me to the Aspergers team locally. Which takes me to where I am now.... waiting for a letter.
My biggest fear is that I haven't said/done enough in the initial assessment to be referred on for the DISCO assessing. (The interviewer said this would be the case)
I know in my heart of hearts I have Aspergers.
There are so many reasons (not just the meltdown stuff) - I just hope this letter comes soon.
Thanks for listening!