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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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  • Classic - I agree with everything you have said. 

    I was diagnosed in my late 50's. My diagnosis gave me an explanation for the previous difficult 50 years, and enabled me to see where I needed to focus for improving my life.

    The mis-information and obstacles presented by GP's, as frequently related by Community members on this site, is discouraging.  One can only hope that this culture changes eventually, though I fear it may take a very long time.

    I would re-iterate that it is never too late... everyone who has had a difficult life because of Asperger's Syndrome deserves an explanation through diagnosis.  

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  • Classic - I agree with everything you have said. 

    I was diagnosed in my late 50's. My diagnosis gave me an explanation for the previous difficult 50 years, and enabled me to see where I needed to focus for improving my life.

    The mis-information and obstacles presented by GP's, as frequently related by Community members on this site, is discouraging.  One can only hope that this culture changes eventually, though I fear it may take a very long time.

    I would re-iterate that it is never too late... everyone who has had a difficult life because of Asperger's Syndrome deserves an explanation through diagnosis.  

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