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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.

  • Diagnosed myself just yesterday (10th May)...  It still feels strange, even though my psychologist gave it as her opinion 6 months ago and initiated my formal diagnosis procedure with our NHS Asperger Team.

    Do I understand myself a bit better.. yes.  At the age of 60, will it change my life for me... I fear that my anxieties (GAD) and depression are too engrained in my personality to change much.  Plus, I don't think I could manage any change anyway.. but it's nice, as you say, to not feel that I'm just an odd person who can't manage life socially.

    Hopefully, those diagnosed whilst younger can make more sense of their difficulties, and as you say, at least make allowances for them.

    Good luck with your future....