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So.....received my Aspergers diagnosis today

Felix1974

Hi All,

Further to my posts introducing myself last week, I received a diagnosis for Aspergers today. 

Can't say that this is the biggest surprise in the world . 

In a way I'm relieved. I know now that I'm not just odd and I can start to research the condition further and build on the coping strategies that I have used for decades .

This should help me with all areas of my life , family , work , hopefully social .

Not sure what else to say right now, just processing the day's events.

Parents

  • Thanks Telstar.

    God, that is a long wait to be seen but it does sound as if there may some light at the end of the tunnel for you.

    I took the decision to tell my Department Deputy yesterday. She is the only person I  trust within the firm and has a younger brother who is autistic and she was glad I'd told her.

    I wanted her to know because on the occasions where I don't behave in a typical manner, she bears the brunt of it mainly.

    Having said that, I told her to make no allowances for me. The last thing I need having dealt with it well for decades, is to in some way start thinking of myself as disadvantaged.

    I was keen to seek diagnosis so I can understand why I react to things the way I do, not to give myself a free pass.

    I hope that you get the help you need soon  

    F

     

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  • Thanks Telstar.

    God, that is a long wait to be seen but it does sound as if there may some light at the end of the tunnel for you.

    I took the decision to tell my Department Deputy yesterday. She is the only person I  trust within the firm and has a younger brother who is autistic and she was glad I'd told her.

    I wanted her to know because on the occasions where I don't behave in a typical manner, she bears the brunt of it mainly.

    Having said that, I told her to make no allowances for me. The last thing I need having dealt with it well for decades, is to in some way start thinking of myself as disadvantaged.

    I was keen to seek diagnosis so I can understand why I react to things the way I do, not to give myself a free pass.

    I hope that you get the help you need soon  

    F

     

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