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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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  • Hi richardsw16. That's very good news for you, and I'm really glad to hear that you've got over the first hurdle. I know that this 'waiting' part can be terrible - if you're the sort that just wants to get on with it...

    If you feel the anxiety rising, that would be expected, I think, for most people. It is, after all, a significant step on the way. I hope you get the referal for proper assessement, it seems a bit harsh to give you a pre-screen but AS specialists are busy people it seems. I had to wait the best part of a year for mine, but times vary hugely across the country. I think that your pre-screen is happening very quickly, which is great!

    Good luck with it all, we're always here if you have any questions about it

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  • Hi richardsw16. That's very good news for you, and I'm really glad to hear that you've got over the first hurdle. I know that this 'waiting' part can be terrible - if you're the sort that just wants to get on with it...

    If you feel the anxiety rising, that would be expected, I think, for most people. It is, after all, a significant step on the way. I hope you get the referal for proper assessement, it seems a bit harsh to give you a pre-screen but AS specialists are busy people it seems. I had to wait the best part of a year for mine, but times vary hugely across the country. I think that your pre-screen is happening very quickly, which is great!

    Good luck with it all, we're always here if you have any questions about it

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