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Definitely NOT autistic...

bukko

Hi,

my switched-on GP referred me for diagnosis about 5 years ago.

Finally last year, my local Asperger's centre told me I only got 4 out of 5 ticks so a positive diagnosis wasn't possible.

The tick that was missing was the "Evidence of childhood history" one. This is because as a child I hid the fact that I was different, I lied to my Mum who had enough to deal with in her abusive relationship. She thought I had a normal life, she had no idea that I was virtually unable to interact with other people at all, had no friends, kept myself to myself at school. And she was still unaware when I told her a few years ago.

As a result I have no diagnosis and I have no access to any of the magic treatments that I am sure are being hidden from me.

(Ok that may have been a joke)

So in the absence of any official support, what can I do to improve my situation?

I am told that I rank in the top 1% IQ wise but I really don't feel smart. I would love to be able to take advantage of what I have, rather than feel depressed that there is stuff I will never be able to do.

If you don't have an answer for me, please just say Hi :)

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  • I'll just drop by and say 'Hi', since I don't feel I really have much advice for you - sorry.

    I suppose I might say, though, that I feared a conclusion similar to yours, and that's what put me off looking into seriously for so long. It is disappointing to hear what you've been told, not least because I, too, was assured the "childhood evidence" part of it was not particularly crucial and, in spite of my Mum saying everything I was sure she shouldn't have - I was still given the official diagnosis.

    I know it will be hard, but yeah, surely the only answer is to persist at the GP or some other form of second opinion! Good luck and keep us informed, OK? 

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  • I'll just drop by and say 'Hi', since I don't feel I really have much advice for you - sorry.

    I suppose I might say, though, that I feared a conclusion similar to yours, and that's what put me off looking into seriously for so long. It is disappointing to hear what you've been told, not least because I, too, was assured the "childhood evidence" part of it was not particularly crucial and, in spite of my Mum saying everything I was sure she shouldn't have - I was still given the official diagnosis.

    I know it will be hard, but yeah, surely the only answer is to persist at the GP or some other form of second opinion! Good luck and keep us informed, OK? 

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