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Psychologist or Psychiatrist?

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Hiya,

I'm currently receiving psychological input from CMHT after a year of hospital admissions. 

Last week my psychologist asked me to do two questionnaires to screen me for Aspergers/ High functioning autism after we had spent a few sessions discussing relationships. 

My question is, what happens next? My psychologist has said that if these assessments suggest AS /HFA then we would discuss how I would feel about my parents also filling out a questionnaire (I'm 29).

Will my psychologist then make a diagnosis or will I have to have more tests? Or, is it a psychiatrist who makes the diagnosis.

I am currently diagnoses with having an adjustment disorder... but now my psychiatrist is considering borderline personality disorder. Neither of these fit in my opinion and from what I've read AS explains a lot more for me.

Sorry for rambling I'm just so lost and dissatisfied with life. Just desperate for answers. 

Thanks

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  • Sounds like you have been really strong going through some tough challenges.  I find it all so confusing too. SO many things overlap, are vague, similar and you just want to know who you are and what is going on and get some control back.  Have you read about AS much?  This often gives insight/lighbulb moments that may guide you and particularly those that discuss childhood feelings and so forth.

    You are not alone. It is tiring trying to find the answers but you will get there in the end and don't be afraid to follow what is right to you and stand by it.

    Big hugs Smile

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  • Sounds like you have been really strong going through some tough challenges.  I find it all so confusing too. SO many things overlap, are vague, similar and you just want to know who you are and what is going on and get some control back.  Have you read about AS much?  This often gives insight/lighbulb moments that may guide you and particularly those that discuss childhood feelings and so forth.

    You are not alone. It is tiring trying to find the answers but you will get there in the end and don't be afraid to follow what is right to you and stand by it.

    Big hugs Smile

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