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Crumble

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

Crumbs.

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  • Hi again Crumble

    Find that tiny bit of hope inside you and hang onto it. One of my Mum's sayings that stick with me is "This too will pass". These feelings may not vary massively but there will be times when there is some hope and you can get better and feel the joys of life again.  

    You are taking some really progressive steps and there is a lot of hope in exploring Aspergers and other possible diagnosis.  This will open up a whole new community of supportive people that feel the same and are like minded, keen to know you.

    It will pass, give it time and I hope looking into the possible diagnosis will mean you feel you know who you are and feel like you belong as many in a similar situation have found.  

    Big Hug :)

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  • Hi again Crumble

    Find that tiny bit of hope inside you and hang onto it. One of my Mum's sayings that stick with me is "This too will pass". These feelings may not vary massively but there will be times when there is some hope and you can get better and feel the joys of life again.  

    You are taking some really progressive steps and there is a lot of hope in exploring Aspergers and other possible diagnosis.  This will open up a whole new community of supportive people that feel the same and are like minded, keen to know you.

    It will pass, give it time and I hope looking into the possible diagnosis will mean you feel you know who you are and feel like you belong as many in a similar situation have found.  

    Big Hug :)

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