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50 years old - is Aspergers diagnosis worth it?

richardsw16

After 10 years of depression and talking therapies (and comments from friends and family), I'm beginning to think I've got Aspergers.

Is it worth going through the diagnosis process? What does a diagnosis lead to?

Think I can be referred by my GP to Maudsley Hospital in south London, but it will take months.

Would be grateful for experiences of others.

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    This is pretty much my own view. I'm 50, and have my preliminary assessment next week. It's about knowing I can look for support if I need it (after a near-breakdown due to work stress 3 years ago); being better aware of how to play to my strengths than my weaknesses. What's amused me is getting a questionnaire to send to my dad about my early childhood: they're lucky I'm not an orphan at my age!

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    This is pretty much my own view. I'm 50, and have my preliminary assessment next week. It's about knowing I can look for support if I need it (after a near-breakdown due to work stress 3 years ago); being better aware of how to play to my strengths than my weaknesses. What's amused me is getting a questionnaire to send to my dad about my early childhood: they're lucky I'm not an orphan at my age!

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