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crazy or misunderstood, many diagnosies!!!!!!!

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 Basicly after about 20 yrs of various diagnosi's(3 so far)including schizofrenia and schizo-affective disorder, from the mental health teams  in my area, and about 10 hospitalisations have recently found from reading a book by the human givens group,  my theory that i'm not actualy meshing with my diagnosis so well has actually been gathering validation for me, and am currently patiently awaiting an appointment( some time in about four months) after self refering, and compleating a questionair that if i know my psychology seemes to show i'm most likely some where on autistic spectrum. though I am probably bi-polar also.

have found on researching the matter more theres a lot of people with like dual conditions and many misdiagnosed who have autism.. has been a funny ride and it kind of feels like i'm arriving home..

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    There are a few other people on the forum that have been diagnosed with bipolar and other psych conditions before getting to a diagnosis of ASD. The autistic mind tends to work in categorical black/white terms which, when coupled with our poor communication/social skills can lead one into states where you think everything is clear and simple (the high) but you then fail to get the world to see it your way and you end up on a low. This can appear similar to bipolar but it isn't really the same thing.

    Being in a misunderstood and contrary position against the world also leads to stress and this can lead to psychiatric problems. I found that having a better understanding of myself and how I was different to others has been a massive help in sorting out my mental state.

    You also have another couple of problems in that the professionals don't have any straightforward lab tests that can identify exactly what mental problems we have - they can only make a judgement of what is presented to them in a consultation. If the picture is clouded by secondary issues that have arisen through unrecognised underlying conditions, such as asd, then it is hard for them to work out what is really going on. I think there is also a danger of self diagnosis, in situations like yours, as you are trying to figure things out when you are under great stress.

    Have a browse round the forum - use the "search the community" facility above to see what other's experience with bipolar etc have been - you may find stories that resonate (or not?)

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    There are a few other people on the forum that have been diagnosed with bipolar and other psych conditions before getting to a diagnosis of ASD. The autistic mind tends to work in categorical black/white terms which, when coupled with our poor communication/social skills can lead one into states where you think everything is clear and simple (the high) but you then fail to get the world to see it your way and you end up on a low. This can appear similar to bipolar but it isn't really the same thing.

    Being in a misunderstood and contrary position against the world also leads to stress and this can lead to psychiatric problems. I found that having a better understanding of myself and how I was different to others has been a massive help in sorting out my mental state.

    You also have another couple of problems in that the professionals don't have any straightforward lab tests that can identify exactly what mental problems we have - they can only make a judgement of what is presented to them in a consultation. If the picture is clouded by secondary issues that have arisen through unrecognised underlying conditions, such as asd, then it is hard for them to work out what is really going on. I think there is also a danger of self diagnosis, in situations like yours, as you are trying to figure things out when you are under great stress.

    Have a browse round the forum - use the "search the community" facility above to see what other's experience with bipolar etc have been - you may find stories that resonate (or not?)

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